What does rolling mean?
Rolling means (colloquial) Drunk; intoxicated from alcohol, staggering..
Rolling
/ˈɹəʊ.lɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
(colloquial) Drunk; intoxicated from alcohol, staggering..
Definitions by Sense
- (colloquial) Drunk; intoxicated from alcohol, staggering.
- Staggered in time and space.
- Moving by turning over and over about an axis.
- Extending in gentle undulations (of the landscape).
- Making a continuous sound.
- (slang) Ellipsis of rolling in it (“very wealthy”).
- (of an acne scar) having sloping edges that make the skin appear wavy and uneven.
- (slang) Under the influence of MDMA (a psychedelic stimulant, also known as ecstasy and molly).
Example Sentences
on a rolling basis
a 90-day rolling business plan
rolling blackouts or brownouts
The rolling mist came down and hid the land: / And never home came she.
From Blackwater there is a more or less level run through gently rolling farmlands and downs to Merstone, with its island platform and passing loop.
Why one man who used to take me out, who was absolutely rolling, never tipped anyone.
Refrigerating the dough between rollings and foldings also makes the dough easy to handle and prevents the butter from becoming too soft.
Synonyms for rolling
Antonyms for rolling
Related Words
Word Forms
- more rolling
- most rolling
- rollings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for rolling?
Common synonyms include drunk, spaced out, chequerwise, spinning.
What is the opposite of rolling?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use rolling in a sentence?
on a rolling basis
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