English Explanatory Dictionary

arsy varsy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. Tumbling upside down; head over heels; backwards.

Word forms

arsy varsy arsey varsey arsy varsey arsey varsy arsy versy

Etymology

Alteration of arsy versy, from arse + vice versa

Synonyms

ass over teakettle ass backwards back asswards
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