Pronunciation

/ˈæs ˈoʊvər ˈtiːˈkɛtəl/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Idiom

Definition

Ass Over Teakettle is an idiomatic expression used to describe a sudden and complete fall or tumble, typically resulting in someone landing head over heels or upside down.

Synonyms

Head over heels, topsy-turvy, upside down

Antonyms

Upright, steady, stable

Examples

1. “She slipped on the icy pavement and went ass over teakettle into the snowbank.”

2. “The skateboarder lost his balance and went ass over teakettle down the stairs.”

Additional Information

This expression is colloquial and often used humorously to describe a clumsy or unexpected fall.