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
Jedidahji-DIE-də (English), jee-DIE-də (English)Biblical
NellNELEnglish
DaleyDAY-leeIrish, English (Rare)
Moana-Maori, Hawaiian
Konstantinakon-stahn-DEE-nahGreek
MortonMAWR-tənEnglish