roly-poly
Example Sentences
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As generations of Russian children know, the roly-poly 'nevalyashka' wobbles a lot, but never falls down.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
With their roly-poly bodies, child-like eyes, long whiskers and tiny padded paws, otters are some of the most charismatic animals in nature.
From Salon • Jan. 23, 2024
Wade’s gurgling pompadour matches well with his roly-poly physique and go-with-the-flow personality.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2023
David Byrne applies his quizzical-observer perspective in “The Fat Man’s Comin’,” a brief, brawny and elaborately arranged chamber-pop bolero about “a roly-poly man in the dark, he’s riding.”
From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2022
When the roly-poly minister had gone, Ben said, ‘‘Bright fellow.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
