Roly-poly (Adjective)
Meaning
Short and plump.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The roly-poly little puppy waddled across the floor, its short legs struggling to keep up with its body.
- She was a roly-poly girl who loved to dance, but her lack of coordination often caused her to trip over her own feet.
- The roly-poly man with the big smile was a favorite among the children at the party, always ready to hand out candy and play games.
- The roly-poly bulldog was so cute, with its wrinkled face and short little legs, that I couldn't help but give it a hug.
- As a child, the famous actor was a roly-poly boy who was always getting into mischief, but he grew up to become a handsome leading man.