Roly-poly

usgb/ˌrəʊli ˈpəʊli/
adjective

Round, fat and often short in stature.

The roly-poly puppy was very cute.
Visual representation of "roly-poly" - Round, fat and often short in stature

Often appears as...

  • roly-poly figure
  • roly-poly shape
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Visual representation of "roly-poly"
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Endearing Term

Often used affectionately to describe someone, emphasizing their roundness in a cute way.

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My grandmother would call me her roly-poly grandchild.
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Not Offensive

Can be a gentle way to describe someone's shape without being rude or insensitive.

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He laughed and referred to himself as a bit roly-poly.
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Children's Literature

Commonly found in children's books to describe cute, round characters.

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The roly-poly bear became the kids' favorite storybook character.
Visual representation of the word "Roly-poly"

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