Definition of arsy-versy in English:

arsy-versy

adverb & adjectiveɑːsɪˈvəːsi

informal

In a confused, disordered, or perversely contrary state or manner.
〈非正式〉乱七八糟的（地），是非颠倒的（地）
as adjective they got things all arsy-versy
他们把事情完全弄颠倒了。
Example sentencesExamples
- As one of the characters says (maybe my favourite line), it's an arsy-versy world.
- The creator of these arsy-versy architectonic visions aims explicitly for ambiguity. ‘What fascinates me is how the photographic image can be manipulated.'
- Fourthly, it seems to me, Chris Harman's presentation of his adversaries is arsy-versy.
- I try to do it in a kind of arsy-versy way with my system of having an assistant director.
- This book presents waste as an aesthetic category that introduces an arsy-versy world where detritus is precious.

Origin

Mid 16th century: from arse + Latin versus 'turned', the addition of -y¹ to both elements forming a jingle.

topsy-turvy from early 16th century:
Things have been topsy-turvy since at least 1528. The term is probably based on top and turve, an old word meaning ‘to topple over, overturn’; the extra -ys are similar to those in hurly-burly (M16th from ‘hurling’ meaning ‘commotion’) and arsy-versy (also M16th, from arse and Latin versus, ‘turned’).

Rhymes

Circe, mercy, Percy, pursy

Definition of arsy-versy in US English:

arsy-versy

adjective & adverbˌärsē ˈvərsē

British informal

In a confused, disordered, or perversely contrary state or condition.
〈非正式〉乱七八糟的（地），是非颠倒的（地）
as adjective they got things all arsy-versy
他们把事情完全弄颠倒了。
Example sentencesExamples
- Fourthly, it seems to me, Chris Harman's presentation of his adversaries is arsy-versy.
- I try to do it in a kind of arsy-versy way with my system of having an assistant director.
- As one of the characters says (maybe my favourite line), it's an arsy-versy world.
- The creator of these arsy-versy architectonic visions aims explicitly for ambiguity. ‘What fascinates me is how the photographic image can be manipulated.'
- This book presents waste as an aesthetic category that introduces an arsy-versy world where detritus is precious.

Origin

Mid 16th century: from arse + Latin versus ‘turned’, the addition of -y to both elements forming a jingle.

词汇	arsy-versy
释义	Definition of arsy-versy in English: arsy-versy adverb & adjectiveɑːsɪˈvəːsi informal In a confused, disordered, or perversely contrary state or manner. 〈非正式〉乱七八糟的（地），是非颠倒的（地） as adjective they got things all arsy-versy 他们把事情完全弄颠倒了。 Example sentencesExamples As one of the characters says (maybe my favourite line), it's an arsy-versy world. The creator of these arsy-versy architectonic visions aims explicitly for ambiguity. ‘What fascinates me is how the photographic image can be manipulated.' Fourthly, it seems to me, Chris Harman's presentation of his adversaries is arsy-versy. I try to do it in a kind of arsy-versy way with my system of having an assistant director. This book presents waste as an aesthetic category that introduces an arsy-versy world where detritus is precious. Origin Mid 16th century: from arse + Latin versus 'turned', the addition of -y¹ to both elements forming a jingle. topsy-turvy from early 16th century: Things have been topsy-turvy since at least 1528. The term is probably based on top and turve, an old word meaning ‘to topple over, overturn’; the extra -ys are similar to those in hurly-burly (M16th from ‘hurling’ meaning ‘commotion’) and arsy-versy (also M16th, from arse and Latin versus, ‘turned’). Rhymes Circe, mercy, Percy, pursy Definition of arsy-versy in US English: arsy-versy adjective & adverbˌärsē ˈvərsē British informal In a confused, disordered, or perversely contrary state or condition. 〈非正式〉乱七八糟的（地），是非颠倒的（地） as adjective they got things all arsy-versy 他们把事情完全弄颠倒了。 Example sentencesExamples Fourthly, it seems to me, Chris Harman's presentation of his adversaries is arsy-versy. I try to do it in a kind of arsy-versy way with my system of having an assistant director. As one of the characters says (maybe my favourite line), it's an arsy-versy world. The creator of these arsy-versy architectonic visions aims explicitly for ambiguity. ‘What fascinates me is how the photographic image can be manipulated.' This book presents waste as an aesthetic category that introduces an arsy-versy world where detritus is precious. Origin Mid 16th century: from arse + Latin versus ‘turned’, the addition of -y to both elements forming a jingle.
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