roll-up

[ rohl-uhp ]

noun

1. Also rollup. something, as a carpet or window shade, that can be rolled up when not in use.
2. Informal. an increase, as in value or cost.

roll up

verb

1. to form or cause to form a cylindrical shape
2. tr to wrap (an object) round on itself or on an axis

   to roll up a map

3. informal.
   intr to arrive, esp in a vehicle
4. intr to proceed or develop
5. intr to assemble; congregate

noun

1. informal.
   a cigarette made by hand from loose tobacco and cigarette paper
2. (in the 19th century) a mass meeting of workers on an issue of common concern
3. archaic.
   the attendance at any fixture

   they had a good roll-up

Word History and Origins

Origin of roll-up¹

First recorded in 1745–55; noun use of verb phrase roll up

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