rocking
verb
- 1
To move gently back and forth.
“Rock the baby to sleep.”
- 2
To cause to shake or sway violently.
“Don't rock the boat.”
- 3
To sway or tilt violently back and forth.
“The boat rocked at anchor.”
- 4
(of ore etc.) To be washed and panned in a cradle or in a rocker.
“The ores had been rocked and laid out for inspection.”
- 5
To disturb the emotional equilibrium of; to distress; to greatly impact (most often positively).
“Downing Street has been rocked by yet another sex scandal.”
- 6
To do well or to be operating at high efficiency.
- 7
To make love to or have sex with.
verb
- 1
To play, perform, or enjoy rock music, especially with a lot of skill or energy.
“Let’s rock!”
- 2
To be very favourable or skilful; excel; be fantastic.
“Chocolate rocks.”
- 3
To thrill or excite, especially with rock music
“Let's rock this joint!”
- 4
To do something with excitement yet skillfully
“I need to rock a piss.”
- 5
To wear (a piece of clothing, outfit etc.) successfully or with style; to carry off (a particular look, style).
Synonyms
noun
- 1
The motion of something that rocks.
- 2
The abrading of a copper plate with a rocker, preparatory to mezzotinting.
- 3
The motion by which the design on a steel mill is transferred to a copper cylinder.
adjective
- 1
Shaking, swaying or moving back and forth.
- 2
Excellent; great.
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