Inside-out

//ˌɪnsaɪdˈaʊt// adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Synonym of sidelong. not-comparable, obsolete, rare

    "...with a nudge of the elbow, and an inside-out squint of his eyes..."

  2. 2
    With the inner and outer surfaces reversed. not-comparable

    "These curious gloves... have two thumbs, so that by an inside-out process they can get another pair of gloves when the palm becomes worn out."

  3. 3
    Describing cross-court shots made by the unexpected hand, as of a backhand return of a ball struck to the player's forehand. not-comparable

    "...cracking an ‘inside-out’ backhand past Rahim on the set point..."

Adjective
  1. 1
    with the inside surface on the outside wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of inside out. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

Synonyms

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extrovertedsidelongwrong-side-out

Example

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"Argh, I was so embarrassed today. I wore my clothes inside-out."

Related phrases

inside-outness

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