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rolling Meaning & Definition

Q: What is the plural of rolling?

The plural of rolling is rollings.

Q: What are the comparative and superlative forms of rolling?

The comparative form is more rolling and the superlative form is most rolling.

/ˈɹəʊ.lɪŋ/

What Does Rolling Mean?

Rolling is an adjective that means Drunk; intoxicated from alcohol, staggering. It can also mean Staggered in time and space. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of roll. As a noun, it means The act by which something is rolled.

Rolling at a Glance

Part of speech	adjective, verb, noun
Pronunciation	//ˈɹəʊ.lɪŋ//
Syllables	1
Synonyms	resonant, peal and reverberant
Plural	rollings
Comparative / superlative	more rolling, most rolling

Rolling Definition (Adjective)

Drunk; intoxicated from alcohol, staggering.
Staggered in time and space.
on a rolling basis
Moving by turning over and over about an axis.
Extending in gentle undulations (of the landscape).
Making a continuous sound.
Ellipsis of rolling in it (“very wealthy”).
having sloping edges that make the skin appear wavy and uneven.
Under the influence of MDMA (a psychedelic stimulant, also known as ecstasy and molly).

Rolling as a Verb

present participle and gerund of roll

Rolling as a Noun

The act by which something is rolled.
A technique in which players rhythmically tap the underside of the controller with one hand while holding the thumb of the other on the d-pad so as to perform several button presses a second.
↑ healthline

Verb

To cause to revolve by turning over and over; to move by turning on an axis; to impel forward by causing to turn over and over on a supporting surface.
To roll a wheel, a ball, or a barrel.
To turn over and over.
The child will roll on the floor.
To tumble in gymnastics; to do a somersault.
To wrap (something) round on itself; to form into a spherical or cylindrical body by causing to turn over and over.
To roll a sheet of paper; to roll clay or putty into a ball.
To bind or involve by winding, as in a bandage; to enwrap; often with up.
To roll up the map for shipping.
To be wound or formed into a cylinder or ball.
The cloth rolls unevenly; the snow rolls well.
To drive or impel forward with an easy motion, as of rolling.
This river will roll its waters to the ocean.
To utter copiously, especially with sounding words; to utter with a deep sound; — often with forth, or out.
To roll forth someone's praises; to roll out sentences.
To press or level with a roller; to spread or form with a roll, roller, or rollers.
to roll a field; to roll paste; to roll steel rails.
To spread itself under a roller or rolling-pin.
The pastry rolls well.
To move, or cause to be moved, upon, or by means of, rollers or small wheels.
To leave or begin a journey.
I want to get there early; let's roll.
To compete, especially with vigor.
OK guys, we're only down by two points. Let's roll!
To beat with rapid, continuous strokes, as a drum; to sound a roll upon.
To apply (one line or surface) to another without slipping; to bring all the parts of (one line or surface) into successive contact with another, in such a manner that at every instant the parts that have been in contact are equal.
To turn over in one's mind; to revolve.
To behave in a certain way; to adopt a general disposition toward a situation.
I was going to kick his ass, but he wasn't worth getting all worked up over; I don't roll like that.
To throw dice.
To roll dice such that they form a given pattern or total.
If you roll doubles, you get an extra turn.
To create a new character in a role-playing game, especially by using dice to determine properties.
I'm gonna go and roll a new shaman tonight.
To generate a random number.
(of a vessel) To rotate on its fore-and-aft axis, causing its sides to go up and down. Compare with pitch.
(in folk songs) To travel by sailing.
To beat up; to attack and cause physical damage to.
To cause to betray secrets or to testify for the prosecution.
The feds rolled him by giving him a free pass for most of what he'd done.
To betray secrets.
He rolled on those guys after being in jail two days.
To be under the influence of MDMA (a psychedelic stimulant, also known as ecstasy).
(of a camera) To (cause to) film.
It's time to roll the cameras.
To slip past (a defender) with the ball.
To have a rolling aspect.
the hills rolled on
To perform a periodical revolution; to move onward as with a revolution.
The years roll on.
To move, like waves or billows, with alternate swell and depression.
To move and cause an effect on someone
To make a loud or heavy rumbling noise.
The thunder rolled and the lightning flashed.
To utter with an alveolar trill.
Many languages roll their r's.
To enrobe in toilet-paper (as a prank or spectacle).
The kids rolled the principal's house and yard.
To create a customized version of.
To engage in sparring in the context of jujitsu or other grappling disciplines.

Adjective

Staggered in time and space; used with blackout, brownout, introduction.
Moving by turning over and over on an axis.

Antonyms of Rolling

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Rolling in a Sentence

on a rolling basis

a 90-day rolling business plan

rolling blackouts or brownouts

a rolling program of reform

To roll a wheel, a ball, or a barrel.

The child will roll on the floor.

To roll a sheet of paper; to roll clay or putty into a ball.

To roll up the map for shipping.

The cloth rolls unevenly; the snow rolls well.

This river will roll its waters to the ocean.

To roll forth someone's praises; to roll out sentences.

to roll a field; to roll paste; to roll steel rails.

The pastry rolls well.

I want to get there early; let's roll.

OK guys, we're only down by two points. Let's roll!

I was going to kick his ass, but he wasn't worth getting all worked up over; I don't roll like that.

If you roll doubles, you get an extra turn.

I'm gonna go and roll a new shaman tonight.

The feds rolled him by giving him a free pass for most of what he'd done.

He rolled on those guys after being in jail two days.

It's time to roll the cameras.

the hills rolled on

The years roll on.

The thunder rolled and the lightning flashed.

Many languages roll their r's.

The kids rolled the principal's house and yard.

Word Forms & Grammar

rolling (comparative more rolling, superlative most rolling)

rolling

rolling (plural rollings)

Origin of Rolling

By surface analysis, roll +‎ -ing.

How to Pronounce Rolling

The standard pronunciation of rolling is //ˈɹəʊ.lɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rolling

Is rolling an adjective or a verb?

Rolling is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb and a noun.

What is another word for rolling?

Words with a similar meaning to rolling include resonant, peal and reverberant. See the full list of rolling synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of rolling?

The plural of rolling is rollings.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of rolling?

The comparative form is more rolling and the superlative form is most rolling.