roll tide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. An all-purpose term of enthusiasm in support of the University of Alabama football team.

Pronunciation

/ɹoʊl taɪd/

Word forms

roll tide

Etymology

From the University of Alabama's fight song Yea Alabama, which ends in the words “Go, roll to victory, Hit your stride, You're Dixie's football pride, Crimson Tide! [Roll Tide, Roll Tide!]”.

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