Roly-poly Definition & Meaning

roly-poly
adjective
  1. short and plump
noun
  1. a rotund individual
  2. pudding made of suet pastry spread with jam or fruit and rolled up and baked or steamed

"Roly-poly" in song lyrics

See how roly-poly is used in real songs:

  • "The feeling is oversized, fat roly-poly"
    Skitz f/ Roots Manuva — Where My Mind is At

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