"topsy-turviness" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From topsy-turvy + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|topsy-turvy|ness}} topsy-turvy + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} topsy-turviness (uncountable)
  1. The condition or state of being topsy-turvy; disorderly or muddled. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: chaos, disorganization, muddle, disorder, topsyturviness, topsy-turvyness
    Sense id: en-topsy-turviness-en-noun-a2if9amD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ness

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