Tipsy-turvy is the misspelling of the word Topsy-turvy. The definition of Topsy-turvy is: [adverb] top·sy-tur·vy | \ ˌtäp-sē-ˈtər-vē 1 : in utter confusion or disorder 2 : with the top or head downward : [adjective] turned topsy-turvy : totally disordered : [noun] Topsy-turvinessmore »