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Meaning ofroly-polyin English

roly-poly

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Noun
1. a toy that self-rights when pushed
  The child played with a roly-poly toy that always got back up.
2. a small invertebrate that rolls into a ball when disturbed
  The roly-poly insect curled into a ball for defense when touched.
3. a short, plump person (especially a child)
  The little boy was called roly-poly by his friends due to his round figure.
4. a rolled pudding made with suet pastry and fillings
  The baker made a delicious roly-poly pudding with sweet fillings and flaky pastry.
5. a type of crustacean; rolls into a ball for defense
  The roly-poly insect used its ability to roll into a ball as a defense mechanism.
6. a game where people roll down slopes; playful activity
  Children enjoyed playing the roly-poly game on the hill during recess.
Adjective
1. moving with a rolling; swaying motion
  The roly-poly motion of the ship made it difficult for passengers to walk.
2. having a short; plump build
  The roly-poly figure of the comedian made him a target for jokes about weight.
3. having a rounded body shape; being chubby
  The roly-poly puppy waddled across the floor with its little legs.
4. moving with a wavelike motion; swaying from side to side
  The ship rocked back and forth with a roly-poly motion in the stormy sea.

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