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adjective

• of the "rock and roll" genre of music.

  I like rock music.

  • See more words with the same meaning: music (related to).

  Last edited on Sep 14 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 14 2009.

• Marine corps slang for someone who is exceptionally stupid.
  
  Example: He don't know squat. He's a Fucking Rock.
  
  When someone failed an academic subject it was said that the student "Rocked out"

  Last edited on Sep 04 2016. Submitted by Anonymous on Sep 04 2016.

noun

• a piece of diamond jewelry, such as an engagement ring. Implies a large diamond.

  Don't try to get her phone number! Didn't you see that huge rock on her finger?

  • See more words with the same meaning: jewelry (related to).

  Last edited on Feb 07 2002. Submitted by jackson s. on Feb 07 2002.

• a dependable or reliable person who is a source of consistent emotional support.

  You are my rock.

  Be my rock.

  • See more words with the same meaning: friend, friends.

  Last edited on Apr 08 2013. Submitted by usa from USA on Nov 14 2002.

• a piece of crack cocaine.

                                                                                         
  
  Citation from Chris Rock censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

  I lost a rock in my seat cushion.

  • See more words with the same meaning: stimulants (e.g. methamphetamines, caffeine).

  Last edited on Apr 08 2013. Submitted by Mark from Denver, CO, USA on Feb 07 2003.

noun - uncountable

• the "rock and roll" genre of music.

  I listen to rock.

  • See more words with the same meaning: music (related to).

  Last edited on Oct 31 2012. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 14 2009.

• crack cocaine.

  He sells rock.

  Last edited on Mar 07 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 07 2011.

verb - intransitive

• to be great, exciting, or fun.

  You got Stones tickets? That rocks!

  This chocolate cake rocks!

  That shirt rocks.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
  
  Citation from "The One Person the Westboro Baptist Church Doesn't Hate? Jennifer Lawrence", Gawker, Neetzan Zimmerman, 13 Mar 2013 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

  • See more words with the same meaning: good, okay, cool, awesome, fun.

  Last edited on Apr 19 2013. Submitted by jim from San Jose, CA, USA on Nov 23 1998.

• to be a talented musician or musical group.

  This band rocks.

  • See more words with the same meaning: music (related to).
  • See more words with the same meaning: skill, skilled, talent, talented.

  Last edited on Sep 14 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 14 2009.

verb - transitive

• to punch.

  He got rocked in the face.

  Last edited on Dec 27 2010. Submitted by COREY D. from Miami, FL, USA on Sep 05 2002.

• to beat someone up.

  I'm gonna rock that boy for calling me names.

  • See more words with the same meaning: to attack, to fight.

  Last edited on Dec 07 2004. Submitted by James E. from Richmond, VA, USA on Dec 07 2004.

• to disturb.

  I was rocked by the news of her death.

  • See more words with the same meaning: to annoy, interfere, intrude.

  Last edited on Sep 14 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 14 2009.

• to wear.

                                                                                                                                    
  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
  
  Citation from "100 A.D.", American Dad (TV), Season 6 Episode 1 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

  • See more words with the same meaning: to wear clothing.

  Last edited on Jul 25 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Oct 03 2009.

• to use an object well.

  It may be in rough shape, but I'd rock that bike.

  Last edited on Feb 23 2011. Submitted by Anonymous on Feb 23 2011.

• to drive.

  Let's rock the Corvette to the beach.

  Last edited on Mar 17 2013. Submitted by Anonymous on Feb 23 2011.

• to display a characteristic.

                                                                                                                                                    
  
                                                                                                                                    
  
  Citation from "Give It Away" (1991 song) by Red Hot Chili Peppers censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

  Last edited on Nov 28 2015. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 28 2015.

adjective

• immoral or illegal, from the low-level employees to upper management.

  I'm pretty sure the company is rotten to the core.

  Last edited on Nov 28 2015. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 28 2015.