Condition that occurs in men where the
scrotum turns a dusky blue or blackish color that is an accurate prognosticator of impending death. This is not to be confused with "
blue balls" occurring with sexual frustration. Roloff sign happens after trauma, heart attack, drug overdose, etc. in which the guy is near death (most often seen in a hospital setting). Despite extraordinary measures, roloff sign indicates a
poor outcome is likely.
"I can't believe Joe is still
alive after that
bad car accident."
"
Dude, he ain't gonna make it...he's got the roloff sign."
"Damn, that's right, if the balls are blue...you know he's through"