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rocking

verb

Meaning

  • To move gently back and forth.

    "Rock the baby to sleep."

  • To cause to shake or sway violently.

    "Don't rock the boat."

  • To sway or tilt violently back and forth.

    "The boat rocked at anchor."

  • (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."

  • To disturb the emotional equilibrium of; to distress; to greatly impact (most often positively).

    "Downing Street has been rocked by yet another sex scandal."

  • To do well or to be operating at high efficiency.

  • To make love to or have sex with.

Synonyms

agitate,
trouble,
cook with gas,
flourish,
go to bed with,
hit,
sleep with,
waver,
judder

verb

Meaning

  • To play, perform, or enjoy rock music, especially with a lot of skill or energy.

    "Let’s rock!"

  • To be very favourable or skilful; excel; be fantastic.

    "Chocolate rocks."

  • To thrill or excite, especially with rock music

    "Let's rock this joint!"

  • To do something with excitement yet skillfully

    "I need to rock a piss."

  • To wear (a piece of clothing, outfit etc.) successfully or with style; to carry off (a particular look, style).

Synonyms

rule

noun

Meaning

  • The motion of something that rocks.

  • The abrading of a copper plate with a rocker, preparatory to mezzotinting.

  • The motion by which the design on a steel mill is transferred to a copper cylinder.

adjective

Meaning

  • Shaking, swaying or moving back and forth.

  • Excellent; great.