Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
roly-poly
noun
ˈrō-lē-ˌpō-lē
Definition
A roly-poly is a small, pill-shaped insect that can roll into a ball when threatened. It is also used to describe a plump or round person or object.
Examples
- When the child saw the roly-poly, he picked it up gently.
- She described her dog as a little roly-poly that loved to play.
- The table had a roly-poly design that made it quite unique.
Meaning
The term ‘roly-poly’ conveys the idea of something that is round and can roll. In a more informal context, it can also refer to someone who is chubby or stocky.
Synonyms
- woodlice
- pill bug
- dung beetle
