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poly  (polys plural )A poly is the same as a  polytechnic. 
 (mainly BRIT) 
INFORMAL  n-count 
poly-  
Poly- is used to form adjectives and nouns which indicate that many things or types of something are involved in something. For example, a polysyllabic word contains many syllables.  prefix 
He portrays the psyche as polycentric.  
roly-poly  
Roly-poly people are pleasantly fat and round. 
INFORMAL  adj 
...a short, roly-poly man with laughing eyes.