rolf
[ rolf ]
/ rɒlf /
verb (used without object) Slang.
to vomit.
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Origin of rolf
1970–75, Americanism; apparently variant of ralph
Words nearby rolf
role set, role strain, role-play, role-playing, role-playing game, rolf, rolf kraki, rolfe, rolfing, roll, roll around
Definition for rolf (2 of 3)
Rolf1
[ rawlf, rolf ]
/ rɔlf, rɒlf /
verb (used with object)
to massage using the techniques of Rolfing.
Origin of Rolf
11965–70; after Ida P. Rolf (1897–1979), U.S. physiotherapist who invented the techniques
OTHER WORDS FROM Rolf
Rolf·er, nounDefinition for rolf (3 of 3)
Rolf2
[ rolf ]
/ rɒlf /
noun
Also called Rolf the Ganger [gang-er] /ˈgæŋ ər/. Rollo(def 1).
a male given name: from Scandinavian words meaning “glory” and “wolf.”
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