rocks Meaning & Definition
What Does Rocks Mean?
Rocks is a noun that means plural of rock. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of rock. As a verb, it means To move gently back and forth.
Quick Facts About Rocks
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɹɒks/ |
| Synonyms | peng, Afrikaner and boulder |
| Antonyms | stink and suck |
| Plural | only |
Rocks Definition (Noun)
- plural of rock
Noun
- Money.
- Testicles.
- Crack cocaine.
You seem a bit out of it lately, have you been smoking rocks again?
Rocks as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rock
She rocks the cradle.
Noun
- An enormous mythical bird in Eastern legend.
Noun
- Rocuronium.
Noun
- A formation of minerals, specifically:
- A large hill or island having no vegetation.
Pearl Rock near Cape Cod is so named because the morning sun makes it gleam like a pearl.
- Something that is strong, stable, and dependable; a person who provides security or support to another.
- A lump or cube of ice.
I'll have a whisky on the rocks, please.
- A type of confectionery made from sugar in the shape of a stick, traditionally having some text running through its length.
While we're in Brighton, let's get a stick of rock!
- A crystallized lump of crack cocaine.
- An unintelligent person, especially one who repeats mistakes.
- An Afrikaner.
- An extremely conservative player who is willing to play only the very strongest hands.
- Any of several fish:
- A basketball.
Yo homie, pass the rock!
- (rock paper scissors) A closed hand (a handshape resembling a rock), that beats scissors and loses to paper. It beats lizard and loses to Spock in rock-paper-scissors-lizard-Spock.
- A cricket ball, especially a new one that has not been softened by use
- A crystal used to control the radio frequency.
Noun
- An act of rocking; a rocking motion; a sway.
Verb
- 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.
Verb
- 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).
Noun
- Distaff.
- The flax or wool on a distaff.
Synonyms of Rocks
Antonyms of Rocks
Rocks in a Sentence
You seem a bit out of it lately, have you been smoking rocks again?
She rocks the cradle.
The cradle gently rocks.
Baseball rocks!
Pearl Rock near Cape Cod is so named because the morning sun makes it gleam like a pearl.
I'll have a whisky on the rocks, please.
While we're in Brighton, let's get a stick of rock!
Yo homie, pass the rock!
Rock the baby to sleep.
Don't rock the boat.
The boat rocked at anchor.
The ores had been rocked and laid out for inspection.
Downing Street has been rocked by yet another sex scandal.
Let’s rock!
Chocolate rocks.
Let's rock this joint!
I need to rock a piss.
Word Forms & Grammar
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rocks pl (plural only)
Words That Rhyme With Rocks
Common Questions About Rocks
Is rocks a noun or a verb?
Rocks is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for rocks?
Words with a similar meaning to rocks include peng, Afrikaner and boulder. See the full list of rocks synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of rocks?
The plural of rocks is only.