ro|ly-po|ly

ro|ly-po|ly «ROH lee POH lee», adjective, noun, plural -lies.

–adj.

short and plump: »

a roly-poly child.

SYNONYM(S): pudgy.

–n.

1. a short, plump person or animal.

2. a pudding made of jam or fruit spread on a rich dough, rolled up, and cooked.

╂[< reduplication of roll]