arsy-varsy



arsy-varsy

1. adjective Backwards; incorrect or mixed up; contrary to what is expected or desired. Likely a play on the Latin vice versa. Primarily heard in UK. This play is all arsy-varsy. I can't tell where it began or where it will end.
2. adverb Done in a backwards, incorrect, or mixed up fashion. Likely a play on the Latin vice versa. Primarily heard in UK. Oh, darn. I've gone and put my clothes on all arsy-varsy.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Mefodiy-Russian (Archaic)
Mnason-Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Ancient Greek
Irenkaee-REN-kah (Polish)Polish, Czech
Nala-Hinduism
LaneyLAYN-eeEnglish
Donnchad-Scottish, Irish