topsy-turvily

adv

Etymology: From topsy-turvy + -ly.

1. In a topsy-turvy manner, chaotically.

   “You frighten me a little by the order that is all through you. Even your sins appear to have unity, whereas I keep house topsy-turvily in my innermost being.”

   “While groping her way about, Eve barked her shins against pieces of furniture that seemed to be lying topsy-turvily about.”