Question 1

What does "roll about" mean?

Accepted Answer

To move around by rolling in different directions, without a specific destination.

Question 2

How do you use "roll about" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

The puppies were rolling about on the lawn, playing with each other.

Question 3

Is "roll about" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"roll about" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Primarily British English. The laughter sense ('rolling about laughing') is very common in British speech. The physical sense is often used for animals, children, or round objects moving without direction.

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