Phrase guide

headless over heels

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

Head over heels, but while one or someone else is headless.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: humorous, informal, rare

Examples

  • 2001, Harris M. Lentz (III.), Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Film and Television Credits: Television shows James Mathers ; Sp .: Margo McCahon . " Ghoul Trouble ” ( 9-11-97 ) . Dir .: John Putch ; Sp .: M.A. Evans . " Totally Slammin ' Sector Cycles " ( 9-1297 ) . Dir .: John Putch ; Sp .: Bod Allen . “ Headless Over Heels ” ( 9-15-97 ) .

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of headless + head over heels.