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Meaning of upside down

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

upside down

Pronunciation:/ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Inverted; turned so that the top is at the bottom.

    Example: The pattern resembled an upside down letter W.

  2. In great disorder.

  3. Owing more money for something than it is worth; having negative equity.

    Example: He's upside down on his mortgage.

adverb

Definitions

  1. Inverted, so that the top is now at the bottom.

    Example: The Union flag was flying upside down, a sign of danger.

  2. In great disorder.

    Example: The thief had turned the room upside down.