Roly-poly

/ˌɹəʊlɪˈpəʊli/

noun

  1. A short, plump person.

  2. A steamed pudding made from suet pastry containing jam or fruit.

  3. A forward roll or sideways roll.

Synonyms: forward roll, somersault

adjective

  1. Short and plump.

  2. Moving with a roll and sway.

adverb

  1. By rolling, so as to roll.

  2. Directly, without hesitating.

roly-poly

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