rolf

[ rolf ]

/ rɒlf /

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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-play, role-playing, role-playing game, role set, role strain, rolf, Rolfe, Rolfing, Rolf Kraki, roll, Rolla

Other definitions for rolf (2 of 3)

Rolf¹

[ rawlf, rolf ]

/ rɔlf, rɒlf /

verb (used with object)

to massage using the techniques of Rolfing.

Origin of Rolf

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

OTHER WORDS FROM Rolf

Rolfer, noun

Other definitions 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.”

How to use rolf in a sentence

I just don’t feel like Rolf should have to spend another day in prison.
He Robbed a Taco Joint With a Toy Water Gun for $264. He Got Life in Prison.|Kate Briquelet|May 31, 2021|The Daily Beast
Viktor and Rolf were definitely giving a nod to prep girls, allowed to have a designer Friday.
Viktor & Rolf's Prep School|Liza Foreman|September 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
For their much-anticipated return to couture, Viktor & Rolf went zen.
Viktor & Rolf’s Return to Couture for Fall 2013: Going Zen|Liza Foreman|July 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Designers Victor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren had the opposite problem.
Paris Fall Fashion Week Ends With Vuitton and Kanye|Robin Givhan|March 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST

“Rolf went way off the reservation with that one,” says this former executive, who is familiar with Stringer's thinking.
Sony's Family Saga|Peter Lauria|May 12, 2010|DAILY BEAST
There he met his 12-year-old son Rolf; Mengele was introduced as “Uncle Fritz.”
The 'Nazi Twin' Myth|Gerald Posner|November 30, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Rolf thought he saw tears in the corners of the little man's eyes.
The Happy Unfortunate|Robert Silverberg
Rolf shot his arm across the desk and grasped the surgeon by the throat.
The Happy Unfortunate|Robert Silverberg
A swift poke in the ribs would break him in half, Rolf thought.
The Happy Unfortunate|Robert Silverberg
"I guess that's definite, then," Rolf said, slumping a little in disappointment.
The Happy Unfortunate|Robert Silverberg
Rolf wondered how they told each other apart when they all looked alike.
The Happy Unfortunate|Robert Silverberg

British Dictionary definitions for rolf

Rolf

Rolf the Ganger

/ (rɒlf) /