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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“Arsy-varsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arsy-varsy. Accessed 23 Apr. 2021.
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