rolly polly

English

Etymology

Perhaps alteration of roly-poly; or from roll +‎ -y + poll +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌɹoʊli ˈpoʊli/

Noun

rolly polly (plural rolly pollies)

A woodlouse.
- 2002, Jeffrey Rowland, Wigu Tinkle
  Romy Tinkle: What is that thing, Quincy?
  
  Quincy Tinkle: Um… It’s a giant rolly polly.
(childish) A forward roll or a backwards roll.

Translations

woodlouse

forward roll or backward roll

Maori: takaporepore

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