arsy-varsy
1 of 2adverb
ar·sy-var·sy
¦ärsēˈvärsē
variants or arsy-versy
-ˈvər-
: backside forward : head over heels : topsy-turvy
knocked him arsy-varsy
arsy-varsy
2 of 2adjective
variants or arsy-versy
¦⸗⸗¦⸗⸗
: upside down : topsy-turvy
Word History
Etymology
Adverb
reduplication (probably influenced by Latin versus) of arsy, from arse entry 1 + -y