English Explanatory Dictionary

rolly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Rolling; having the ability to roll, usually due to wheels attached on the bottom.
  2. Rough, turbulent, characterized by large or rapid waves.
noun
  1. Alternative form of rolley (“horse-drawn wheeled vehicle used in a mine”).
  2. Alternative form of rollie (“cigarette rolled by hand”).
name
  1. A diminutive of the male given name Roland.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹəʊlɪ/ /ˈɹoʊli/

Word forms

rolly more rolly most rolly rollies

Etymology

From roll + -y. Compare older roly-poly.

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