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Rool

Rool

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A crocodile king who is the main enemy in the Donkey Kong video games
  • proper noun
  • /ruːl/
: Rool
  • Everyone feared that K. Rool would capture the jungle's treasures again.

Examples

  • In the game, K. Rool plots to steal the bananas from the monkeys.

  • Rool, you had that stupid rat dream!

  • - Rool, this isn't funny!

  • Oh, Rool!

  • -Follow me, Rool.

  • Rool, you fool.

  • No, seriously, DK, Diddy, Cranky, K. Rool, and others were at one point meant to be playable alongside Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Bowser!

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  • The character K. Rool is known for his devious schemes in Donkey Kong.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Rool is a playful name that sounds like rule or ruler and a little like the word 'cruel', so it is easy to remember he is a king and a cruel villain. That's why Rool fits a crocodile boss who wants to 'rule' the island.