Rolf

¹

[ rawlf, rolf ]

verb (used with object)

1. to massage using the techniques of Rolfing.

Rolf

²

[ rolf ]

noun

1. Also called Rolf the Ganger [gang, -er]. Rollo ( def 1 ).
2. a male given name: from Scandinavian words meaning “glory” and “wolf.”

rolf

³

[ rolf ]

verb (used without object)

, Slang.

1. to vomit.

Rolf

/ rɒlf /

noun

1. See Rollo
   other names for Rollo

Other Words From

• Rolfer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Rolf¹

1965–70; after Ida P. Rolf (1897–1979), U.S. physiotherapist who invented the techniques

Origin of Rolf²

1970–75, Americanism; apparently variant of ralph

Example Sentences

Viktor and Rolf were definitely giving a nod to prep girls, allowed to have a designer Friday.

From The Daily Beast

For their much-anticipated return to couture, Viktor & Rolf went zen.

From The Daily Beast

Designers Victor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren had the opposite problem.

From The Daily Beast

“Rolf went way off the reservation with that one,” says this former executive, who is familiar with Stringer's thinking.

From The Daily Beast

There he met his 12-year-old son Rolf; Mengele was introduced as “Uncle Fritz.”

From The Daily Beast

Rolf thought he saw tears in the corners of the little man's eyes.

From Project Gutenberg

Rolf shot his arm across the desk and grasped the surgeon by the throat.

From Project Gutenberg

A swift poke in the ribs would break him in half, Rolf thought.

From Project Gutenberg

"I guess that's definite, then," Rolf said, slumping a little in disappointment.

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Rolf wondered how they told each other apart when they all looked alike.

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