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rocky

1

[rok-ee]

adjective

rockier, rockiest 
  1. full of or abounding in rocks.

  2. consisting of rock.

  3. rocklike.

    wood with a rocky hardness.

  4. firm; steadfast.

    rocky endurance.

  5. unfeeling; without sympathy or emotion.

    my rocky heart.



rocky

2

[rok-ee]

adjective

rockier, rockiest 
  1. inclined or likely to rock; tottering; shaky; unsteady.

  2. difficult or uncertain; full of hazards or obstacles.

    a business with a rocky future.

  3. physically unsteady or weak, as from sickness.

rocky

1

/ ˈɒɪ /

adjective

  1. consisting of or abounding in rocks

    a rocky shore

  2. hard or unyielding

    rocky determination

  3. hard like rock

    rocky muscles

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

rocky

2

/ ˈɒɪ /

adjective

  1. weak, shaky, or unstable

  2. informal(of a person) dizzy; sickly; nauseated

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ˈdz쾱Ա noun
  • ˈdz쾱 adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of rocky1

First recorded in 1400–50; rock 1 + -y 1 ( def. )

Origin of rocky2

First recorded in 1730–40; rock 2 + -y 1
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The founder of My Local Bobby, David McKelvey, says he now has a "good relationship" with police forces, after a rocky start.

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After that rocky start, ITV's bosses will be hoping for smoother sailing over the coming weeks - and also to continue the viewing boost that last year's series enjoyed.

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“Love Island USA” contestant Yulissa Escobar, whose use of the N-word on a couple of podcasts surfaced over the weekend before the show’s rocky premiere Tuesday, was there and then gone in a heartbeat.

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All eyes were on goalkeeper Hannah Hampton after a rocky week for the England squad - but just half an hour in, it was someone else taking the spotlight at Wembley.

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This was the most technical subscriber hike we’ve had, and everyone did great navigating the hills and rocky terrain.

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