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Meaning of inside-out

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

inside-out

Pronunciation:/ˌɪnsaɪdˈaʊt/

adverb

Definitions

  1. With the inside surface turned to be on the outside.

    Example: I now realise that I have my shirt on inside out.

    Antonyms:right side out
  2. (of knowledge) Thoroughly, extremely well.

    Example: I know IBM Assembler Language inside out.

  3. Describes the hitting of a ball that pitched outside of leg stump to the off side of the field.

    Example: He hit the ball inside out in an ugly manner, but scored a four.

adjective

Definitions

  1. With the inner and outer surfaces reversed.

    Antonyms:right-side-out
  2. Describing cross-court shots made by the unexpected hand, as of a backhand return of a ball struck to the player's forehand.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Directed to the side; sideways.

    Example: He cast me a sidelong glance.

  2. Slanting or sloping; oblique.

  3. Indirect; suggestive; not straightforward.

    Example: She made some sidelong remarks about his manhood.

  4. Along the side of something.