arsy-versy



arsy-versy

Backwards; incorrect or mixed up; contrary to what is expected or desired. A play on the Latin vice versa. Primarily heard in UK. The electrician wired the whole building arsy-versy, so now we have to get someone else in to set things right.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
CupidKYOO-pəd (English)Roman Mythology
HannahHAN-ə (English), HAH-nah (German)English, Hebrew, French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Biblical
CaelanKAY-lənEnglish (Rare)
RonjaRON-yahSwedish
ReaganRAY-gənEnglish, Irish
Kelemen-Hungarian