Rolling has 8 different meanings across 3 categories:
Noun · Adjective · Proper Noun
The act by which something is rolled.
"The rolling of the heavy barrel required two men to push it across the floor."
In plain English: Rolling is the act of moving forward by turning over and over on a round shape.
"The rolling hills stretched out as far as the eye could see."
present participle of roll
"The ball was rolling across the grass until it stopped near the fence."
In plain English: To roll means to move by turning over and over on a round surface.
"The ball was rolling across the floor after he dropped it."
Drunk; intoxicated from alcohol, staggering.
"After hitting three bottles at the bar, he was rolling so hard he couldn't make it to his feet without grabbing a table for support."
In plain English: Rolling describes something that is moving by turning over and over on its side.
"The rolling hills stretched out as far as the eye could see."
Usage: Use this adjective to describe someone who has become drunk enough that their movements are unsteady or they appear as if they might fall over. It is specifically informal and should not be used in formal writing when referring merely to being under the influence of alcohol.
A surname.
"The Rolling Stones opened their recent tour, and fans were excited to see Mick Jagger perform under his famous family name."
The word rolling is formed by adding the suffix "-ing" to the base verb roll. It describes the action of moving along a curved path or turning over and over.