ˈtopsy ˈversy colloq. alteration of topsy-turvy adv., after arsy-versy. 1767D. Garrick Peep behind Curtain (1772) 9 Damn all these new vagaries, that put us all upon our heads topsy versy.1911J. Masefield Everlasting Mercy 46 Joe, and Si, and Nick, and Percy I rolled together topsy versy.