arsy-varsy

adverb

ar·sy-var·sy | \ ¦ärsēˈvärsē\

variants: or arsy-versy \ -ˈvər- \

Definition of arsy-varsy

(Entry 1 of 2)

: backside forward : head over heels : topsy-turvy knocked him arsy-varsy

arsy-varsy

adjective

variants: or arsy-versy \ ¦⸗⸗¦⸗⸗ \

Definition of arsy-varsy (Entry 2 of 2)

: upside down : topsy-turvy

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