What does ROCKY mean?

rocky

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Full of or covered with rocks; uneven in surface; difficult or uncertain; unstable

Pronunciations: US: /ˈrɑki/; UK: /ˈrɒki/

Origin and Usage: The word "rocky" comes from the Middle English word "rokky," which means "full of rocks." It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe something that is full of rocks or stones. Over time, it has also come to describe something that is uneven or difficult, such as a rocky road or a rocky relationship.

Synonyms: uneven, rough, bumpy, jagged, stony, craggy, rugged, hilly, mountainous, unstable, uncertain, precarious

Related Words: stone, cliff, craggy, stony, bumpy

Example Sentences:

• The hiker had a difficult time climbing the rocky terrain.
• The boat hit a rocky patch and started to rock back and forth.
• The couples relationship was rocky, but they were determined to make it work.
• The economy is still in a rocky state, with many people struggling to find work.
• The road was so rocky that the cars suspension was damaged.