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hugger-mugger vs topsy-turvy

topsy-turvy vs hugger-mugger

hugger-mugger is a noun but topsy-turvy is not a noun.

hugger-mugger and topsy-turvy both are adjectives.

hugger-mugger and topsy-turvy both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hugger-mugger Yes Yes No Yes
topsy-turvy No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, hugger-mugger and topsy-turvy are synonyms defined as:
  • hugger-mugger and topsy-turvy: in utter disorder
Other synonyms of hugger-mugger include disorderly, higgledy-piggledy, jumbled.
hugger-mugger (noun) topsy-turvy (noun)
a state of confusion
hugger-mugger (adjective) topsy-turvy (adjective)
conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods in utter disorder
in utter disorder
hugger-mugger (adverb) topsy-turvy (adverb)
in secrecy in disorderly haste
in a disordered manner
Difference between hugger-mugger and topsy-turvy

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