ar·sy-var·sy I. \|ärsēˈvärsē\adverb orar·sy-ver·sy\-ˈvər-\ Etymology: reduplication (probably influenced by Latin versus) of arsy, from arse (I) + -y : backside forward : head over heels : topsy-turvy < knocked him arsy-varsy > II. adjective orarsy-versy\| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ : upside down : topsy-turvy