rolly polly

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)

1. A woodlouse.
   • 2002, Jeffrey Rowland, Wigu Tinkle

     Romy Tinkle: What is that thing, Quincy?

     Quincy Tinkle: Um… It’s a giant rolly polly.

2. (childish) A forward roll or a backwards roll.

Translations

woodlouse

forward roll or backward roll

Maori: takaporepore