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Rolly Polly

Noun

A small terrestrial isopod crustacean of the family Armadillidiidae, known for its ability to roll into a ball when threatened.

Example:

The children loved finding rolly pollies under the rocks in the garden.

Noun

A toy consisting of a small cylindrical body with a rounded bottom, weighted so as to roll in unpredictable directions.

Example:

The baby laughed with joy as the rolly polly toy rolled across the floor.

Adjective

Describing something small, round, and plump.

Example:

The bakery displayed a wide array of delicious rolly polly cupcakes.

Adjective

Referring to a person who is clumsy or tends to roll and stumble.

Example:

She always felt like a rolly polly when trying to ice skate.

Adverb

Describing the action of rolling or tumbling in a playful or uncontrolled manner.

Example:

The puppies chased each other rolly polly down the hill.

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