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- [rok]
- /rɒk/
- /rɒk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rok]
- /rɒk/
Definitions of rocking word
- verb without object rocking to move or sway to and fro or from side to side. 1
- verb without object rocking to be moved or swayed powerfully with excitement, emotion, etc. 1
- verb without object rocking Mining. (of sand or gravel) to be washed in a cradle. 1
- verb without object rocking to dance to or play rock music. 1
- verb without object rocking (of popular music) to have the driving beat characteristic of rock. 1
- verb without object rocking Slang. to be very good, impressive, exciting, or effective: This show really rocks. 1
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Origin of rocking
First appearance:
before 1100 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1100; Middle English rocken, Old English roccian; cognate with Middle Dutch rocken; akin to German rücken; Old Norse rykkja to jerk
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Parts of speech for Rocking
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rocking popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
rocking usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rocking
noun rocking
- agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- comber — a person, tool, or machine that combs wool, flax, etc
- convulsion — If someone has convulsions, they suffer uncontrollable movements of their muscles.
- corkscrew — A corkscrew is a device for pulling corks out of bottles.
- curlicue — Curlicues are decorative twists and curls, usually carved or made with a pen.
adj rocking
- booner — a young working-class person from Canberra
- carnivalesque — characteristic of, suitable for, or like a carnival
- chirpy — If you describe a person or their behaviour as chirpy, you mean they are very cheerful and lively.
- festal — pertaining to or befitting a feast, festival, holiday, or gala occasion.
- festive — pertaining to or suitable for a feast or festival: festive decorations; a festive meal.
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