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roly-poly

UK
/ˈrəʊli ˈpəʊli/
US
/ˈroʊli ˈpoʊli/

Translations

roly-polynoun
roly-polies
pl
UK
/ˌrəʊ.liˈpəʊ.li/
US
/ˌroʊ.liˈpoʊ.li/
rondouillardFamilier ; pour une personne ou une chose petite, ronde et potelée.
The toddler was a roly-poly, waddling around the playground with a big smile.
Le bambin était un rondouillard, se dandinant sur l’aire de jeux avec un grand sourire.
culbutoJouet lesté qui se redresse tout seul.
The baby giggled as the roly-poly rocked back upright.
Le bébé a éclaté de rire en voyant le culbuto se redresser tout seul.
cloporteZoologie ; insecte ou crustacé terrestre qui se roule en boule.
The children were fascinated by the roly-poly they found under the log in the garden.
Les enfants étaient fascinés par le cloporte qu’ils ont trouvé sous la bûche dans le jardin.
rouléCuisine ; surtout dans l’anglais britannique, pour un dessert roulé.
For dessert, we had a delicious roly-poly filled with raspberry jam.
Au dessert, nous avons mangé un délicieux roulé fourré à la confiture de framboises.
Synonyms
pudding
round
ball
dumpling
roly-polyadjective
more roly-poly
Comp.
most roly-poly
Super.
UK
/ˈrəʊli ˈpəʊli/
US
/ˈroʊli ˈpoʊli/
rondouillardFamilier ; s’emploie pour une personne ou un animal rond et potelé.
The roly-poly puppy waddled across the room, its belly almost touching the floor.
Le chiot rondouillard se dandinait dans la pièce, le ventre כמעט touching the floor.
Synonyms
plump
portly
pudgy
round
chubby

Definitions

roly-polynoun
A small, round, and plump person or thing.
The toddler was a roly-poly, waddling around the playground with a big smile.
A type of dessert made by spreading jam or fruit on a flat piece of dough, rolling it up, and baking it.
For dessert, we had a delicious roly-poly filled with raspberry jam.
A pill bug or woodlouse, known for its ability to roll into a ball.
The children were fascinated by the roly-poly they found under the log in the garden.
A weighted toy that rights itself when pushed over; a tumbler toy.
The baby giggled as the roly-poly rocked back upright.
roly-polyadjective
Having a round, plump, or chubby appearance.
The roly-poly puppy waddled across the room, its belly almost touching the floor.
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