as in chaotic
lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness
the office is still topsy-turvy even though we moved in months ago
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Recent Examples of topsy-turvy
Neel Shelat, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Today’s college graduates may feel especially vulnerable, having spent the past few years learning a vocation only to confront a topsy-turvy job market.
—Amit Walia, Fortune, 25 June 2025
It’s been a topsy-turvy month for the Royals and here’s a stat that shows how odd things have been for the boys in blue.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2025
Stocks finished the day flat, after a strong morning and a topsy-turvy afternoon.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2025
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Adjective
Recent Results and Performances Denmark qualified for the Euros with relative comfort, but their most recent Nations League campaign was more topsy-turvy.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Today’s college graduates may feel especially vulnerable, having spent the past few years learning a vocation only to confront a topsy-turvy job market.
—Amit Walia, Fortune, 25 June 2025
It’s been a topsy-turvy month for the Royals and here’s a stat that shows how odd things have been for the boys in blue.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2025
Stocks finished the day flat, after a strong morning and a topsy-turvy afternoon.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for topsy-turvy
Adjective
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Things got a little chaotic and dangerous when a rogue wheel momentarily became the star of a monster truck show.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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His lifestyle became chaotic and dangerous, riddled with violence and crime.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Doing the work of changing AI systems to respond to the White House executive order will be messy, said technologist Sahota, because where lines are drawn, and why, can initiate all sorts of political and cultural firestorms.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
23 July 2025
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Forgo your usual sleek blow dry in summertime for a breezy, messy bun.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
22 July 2025
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The moment of truth arrived when Adams FaceTimed Phillips— initially confused and skeptical about her whereabouts.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Ferguson said teammates are more confused than upset.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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“Topsy-turvy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/topsy-turvy. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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