The difference between Topsy-turvy and Upside down
When used as adverbs, topsy-turvy means backwards or upside-down, whereas upside down means inverted, so that the top is now at the bottom.
When used as adjectives, topsy-turvy means backwards or upside-down, whereas upside down means inverted.
check bellow for the other definitions of Topsy-turvy and Upside down
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Topsy-turvy as an adjective:
Backwards or upside-down.
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Topsy-turvy as an adjective:
Disorderly; chaotic.
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Topsy-turvy as an adverb:
Backwards or upside-down.
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Topsy-turvy as an adverb:
In a disorderly manner; chaotically.
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Upside down as an adverb:
Inverted, so that the top is now at the bottom.
Examples:
"The Union flag was flying upside down, a sign of danger."
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Upside down as an adverb:
In great disorder.
Examples:
"The thief had turned the room upside down."
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Upside down as an adjective:
Inverted; turned so that the top is at the bottom.
Examples:
"The pattern resembled an upside down letter W."
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Upside down as an adjective:
In great disorder.
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Upside down as an adjective (finance):
Owing more money for something than it is worth; having negative equity.
Examples:
"He's upside down on his mortgage."