The difference between Roll up and Roll-up
When used as nouns, roll up means a self-made cigarette from tobacco and rolling paper. (sometimes spelt as roll-up.), whereas roll-up means that which is rolled up.
Roll up is also interjection with the meaning: used to call the attention of potential purchasers.
Roll up is also verb with the meaning: to make something into a particular shape, especially cylindrical or fold-like.
Roll-up is also adjective with the meaning: capable of being made into a cylinder shape by rolling.
check bellow for the other definitions of Roll up and Roll-up
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Roll up as a verb (transitive):
To make something into a particular shape, especially cylindrical or fold-like.
Examples:
"The shopkeeper had to roll up the poster to make it easier to carry."
"I am going to roll up this weed into a joint."
"He rolled up his shirt sleeves."
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Roll up as a verb (transitive):
To close (a car window).
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Roll up as a verb (transitive):
To make into a bundle.
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Roll up as a verb (RPG, intransitive):
To roll the dice necessary to create a character for a game, especially a role-playing game.
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Roll up as a verb (intransitive):
To arrive by vehicle, usually by car.
Examples:
"We thought Jim would be late for the wedding, but then we saw him roll up in front of the the church in his Mercedes."
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Roll up as a noun (British, informal):
A self-made cigarette from tobacco and rolling paper. (Sometimes spelt as roll-up.)
Examples:
"I smoke roll ups rather than cigs, because they are cheaper."
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Roll-up as a noun:
That which is rolled up; a summation; an aggregation; a total.
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Roll-up as a noun (British, informal):
A hand-rolled cigarette.
Examples:
"synonyms: rollie"
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Roll-up as an adjective:
Capable of being made into a cylinder shape by rolling.
Examples:
"a roll-up door"
"a roll-up display banner"