ALL meanings of rock the boat
rock the boat
R r - verb without object rock the boat to move or sway to and fro or from side to side. 1
- verb without object rock the boat to be moved or swayed powerfully with excitement, emotion, etc. 1
- verb without object rock the boat Mining. (of sand or gravel) to be washed in a cradle. 1
- verb without object rock the boat to dance to or play rock music. 1
- verb without object rock the boat (of popular music) to have the driving beat characteristic of rock. 1
- verb without object rock the boat Slang. to be very good, impressive, exciting, or effective: This show really rocks. 1
- verb with object rock the boat to move or sway to and fro or from side to side, especially gently and soothingly: Oh, look! Her big brother is rocking the baby to sleep. 1
- verb with object rock the boat to lull in security, hope, etc. 1
- verb with object rock the boat to affect deeply; stun; move or sway powerfully, as with emotion: Everyone in the courtroom was rocked by the verdict. 1
- verb with object rock the boat to shake or disturb violently: A thunderous explosion rocked the waterfront. 1
- verb with object rock the boat Slang. to stir up; animate: We're gonna rock this joint tonight! to use, wear, or display in a showy, self-confident manner or to great effect: Only you could rock that hat! The game rocks some amazing new features. 1
- verb with object rock the boat Graphic Arts. to roughen the surface of (a copperplate) with a rocker preparatory to scraping a mezzotint. 1
- verb with object rock the boat Mining. cradle (def 22). 1
- noun rock the boat a rocking movement: the gentle rock of the boat. 1
- noun rock the boat rock-'n'-roll (def 1). 1
- adjective rock the boat rock-'n'-roll (def 2). 1
- idioms rock the boat rock the boat, Informal. to disrupt the smooth functioning or routine of something: Don't rock the boat by demanding special treatment from management. 1
- noun rock the boat to cause a disturbance in the existing situation 0
- noun rock the boat to create a disturbance in the existing situation 0
- noun rock the boat to disturb or challenge the status quo 0