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

  1. Topsy-turvy as an adjective:

    Backwards or upside-down.

  2. Topsy-turvy as an adjective:

    Disorderly; chaotic.

  1. Topsy-turvy as an adverb:

    Backwards or upside-down.

  2. Topsy-turvy as an adverb:

    In a disorderly manner; chaotically.

  1. 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."

  2. Upside down as an adverb:

    In great disorder.

    Examples:

    "The thief had turned the room upside down."

  1. Upside down as an adjective:

    Inverted; turned so that the top is at the bottom.

    Examples:

    "The pattern resembled an upside down letter W."

  2. Upside down as an adjective:

    In great disorder.

  3. 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."

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