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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

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does roly-poly mean?
short and plump a rotund individual pudding made of suet pastry spread with jam or fruit and rolled up and baked or steamed
What part of speech is roly-poly?
Roly-poly is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does roly-poly have?
Roly-poly has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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