Translations for „roly-poly“ in the English » Russian Dictionary

roly-poly¹ [ˌrəʊlɪˈpəʊlɪ, Am ˌroʊlɪˈpoʊ-] ADJ inf

roly-poly

невысо́кий и пу́хлый

roly-poly² N, roly-poly pudding N gastr

roly-poly

пу́динг m с варе́ньем

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She would always be cute -- it came with the black-and-white markings, the roly-poly demeanor -- but she had reached that awkward age.

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In secret, they fill the roly-poly world with light and life.

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The actor, with his roly-poly build, was a frequent choice of directors who wanted to add comedy to serious movies.

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He's also not talking about sticky toffee pudding, stodgy jam roly-poly, or treacle-laden sponge cake!

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Educators baulking at children not being able to roly-poly are missing the point of physical exercise, an expert in teaching physical education says.

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A gambol is a forward roll, also called a roly-poly.

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The train falls on its side and, looking like a supersonic roly-poly, glides past the viewpoint of the camera.

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Her book features old favourites such as bubble and squeak and roasts along with nursery puddings, such as jam roly-poly.

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The roly-poly youngster's stay with the series was brief, but made a memorable impression on generations of fans.

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She was born a roly-poly plump baby, and remained so until she was seven.

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