adj
rolly
ROH-lih
adj
1
Able to roll easily, especially because of wheels.
"The suitcase has rolly wheels that make it easy to drag through the airport."
2
Rough and choppy, describing waves or a boat's motion.
"The sea got rolly once we left the harbor."
How to Use Rolly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEasily rolling, or (of the sea) rough with big, swaying waves.
When to use it
Informal, mostly spoken usage.
Word Forms
more rolly comparative, most rolly superlative
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Etymology
From roll plus the adjective-forming suffix -y; compare the older term roly-poly.