rolf

[ rolf ]
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verb (used without object)Slang.
  1. to vomit.

Origin of rolf

1
1970–75, Americanism; apparently variant of ralph

Words Nearby rolf

Other definitions for Rolf (2 of 3)

Rolf1
[ rawlf, rolf ]

verb (used with object)
  1. to massage using the techniques of Rolfing.

Origin of Rolf

2
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 ]

noun
  1. Also called Rolf the Ganger [gang-er]. /ˈgæŋ ər/. Rollo (def. 1).

  2. a male given name: from Scandinavian words meaning “glory” and “wolf.”

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How to use rolf in a sentence

  • 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 | THE 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 | THE 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) /


noun
  1. other names for Rollo

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