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slang. an act of sexual intercourse or petting (esp in the phrase a roll in the hay ) slang. an amount of money, esp a wad of paper money. on a roll slang.
What is the plural form of roll? ›
2 roll /ˈroʊl/ noun. plural rolls.
What is the meaning of the word wiktionary? ›
Wiktionary is a multilingual, web-based project to create a free content dictionary of all words in all languages. It is collaboratively edited via a wiki, and its name is a portmanteau of the words wiki and dictionary. It is available in 171 languages and in Simple English.
What are the common errors in forward roll? ›
Common mistakes
Not enough pressure on the hands. Good hand pressure is essential for a controlled smooth forward roll. Allowing body to be loose and flopping onto the floor.
What does it mean to give a girl a roll? ›
1. to have sexual intercourse [orig. meaning work, it was extended in blues songs to mean intercourse, i.e. the physical effort involved].
What is a banana roll slang? ›
Banana rolls is the slang term for the excess fat found under your buttocks. They can sometimes spill out of your underwear and potentially dent your confidence. They're not always a result of over eating or lack of exercise. Banana rolls can sometimes be down to genetic factors.
What does fuzz mean in slang? ›
/ (fʌz) / noun. a slang word for police, policeman.
What does ready to roll mean in slang? ›
1. : ready to leave. I am all packed and ready to roll. 2. : ready to start doing something.
What is roll in Latin? ›
Translated from Latin, the word “volvere” means “to roll.” After conjugation, the term “volvo” has a literal meaning – “I roll.”
What does time to roll on mean? ›
idiom. British, informal. used to say that one wants a time or event to come quickly. Roll on Friday. I can't wait for the weekend!
A jalopy is an old car that isn't working very well. You'd never call a new, smooth-running car a jalopy. There are a lot of insulting words in English, mostly for people. This insult is for a car: a jalopy is a rundown, beat-up, falling apart car that needs to be replaced.
What does not for all the tea in China mean? ›
Not at any price, never, as in I wouldn't give up my car, not for all the tea in China . This term originated in Australia and alludes to the presumed huge quantity of tea in China. [Late 1800s] Also see for all the world ; not for love or money .
Who owns wiktionary? ›
Its name is a portmanteau of the words wiki and dictionary. It is available in 192 languages and in Simple English. Like its sister project Wikipedia, Wiktionary is run by the Wikimedia Foundation, and is written collaboratively by volunteers, dubbed "Wiktionarians".
Is a forward roll a somersault? ›
What is the difference between a somersault and a forward roll? A somersault is essentially a forward roll in the air. So the main difference is that you need to jump up for a somersault whereas you perform the forwards roll on the floor.
What do Americans call a forward roll? ›
The forward roll (colloquially called a roly poly) is one of the most basic elements in gymnastics and one of the first learnt.
