inside-out

/ˌɪnsaɪdˈaʊt/

adverb

  1. 1

    With the inside surface turned to be on the outside.

    I now realise that I have my shirt on inside out.
  2. 2

    (of knowledge) Thoroughly, extremely well.

    I know IBM Assembler Language inside out.
  3. 3

    Describes the hitting of a ball that pitched outside of leg stump to the off side of the field.

    He hit the ball inside out in an ugly manner, but scored a four.

adjective

  1. 1

    With the inner and outer surfaces reversed.

  2. 2

    Describing cross-court shots made by the unexpected hand, as of a backhand return of a ball struck to the player's forehand.

Synonyms

adjective

  1. 1

    Directed to the side; sideways.

    He cast me a sidelong glance.
  2. 2

    Slanting or sloping; oblique.

  3. 3

    Indirect; suggestive; not straightforward.

    She made some sidelong remarks about his manhood.
  4. 4

    Along the side of something.

Synonyms

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