Rolly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹəʊlɪ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Rolly is an adjective meaning (informal, not comparable) Rolling; having the ability to roll, usually due to wheels attached on the bottom.
Meaning
(informal, not comparable) Rolling; having the ability to roll, usually due to wheels attached on the bottom.
More Meanings
- (nautical, of the sea, comparable) Rough, turbulent, characterized by large or rapid waves.
- (mining, historical) Alternative form of rolley (“horse-drawn wheeled vehicle used in a mine”).
- (slang, chiefly UK) Alternative form of rollie (“cigarette rolled by hand”).
Example Sentences
San Diego’s legacy to America’s Cup history has little to do with the light-air, rolly-sea conditions off Point Loma
“Back east, eh?” Jogi plucked a rolly bug from a grape. He said in a dry tone, “He didn't like you working for us, did he?”
He came and sat down and took a rolly from Julian.[…] ‘That way madness lies,’ said my father, flicking the end of the rolly into an empty mug.
His rolly had gone out and he stuck his head down to light the doff off the gas and burnt his left eyebrow as the cooker had one of those rare spats,
Word Forms
- rollies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rolloff, rollaboard, rollocking, rollercoasting, rotal, xerollic.
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