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arsy-versy

/ɑːsɪˈvəːsi/
adverb & adjective
informal
In a confused, disordered, or perversely contrary state or manner.

Origin
Mid 16th century: from arse + Latin versus ‘turned’, the addition of -y to both elements forming a jingle.

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