"topsy-turvily" meaning in All languages combined

See topsy-turvily on Wiktionary

Adverb [English]

Forms: more topsy-turvily [comparative], most topsy-turvily [superlative]
Etymology: From topsy-turvy + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|topsy-turvy|ly}} topsy-turvy + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv|head=topsy-turvily}} topsy-turvily (comparative more topsy-turvily, superlative most topsy-turvily)
  1. In a topsy-turvy manner, chaotically. Translations (disorderly, chaotically): unordentlich (German), chaotisch (German), desordenadamente (Spanish) Translations (in a topsy-turvy manner): auf den Kopf gestellt (German)

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