rock
verb
\ ˈräk
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rocked;
rocking;
rocks
Definition of rock
(Entry 1 of 5)
1
: to move back and forth in or as if in a cradle
2a
: to cause to sway back and forth
a boat rocked by the waves
b(1)
: to cause to shake violently
(2)
: to daze with or as if with a vigorous blow
a hard right rocked the contender
(3)
: to astonish or disturb greatly
the scandal rocked the community
3
: to rouse to excitement (as by performing rock music)
rocked the crowd
4
informal
: to wear, display, or feature (something striking, distinctive, or attractive)
Carly Patterson is rocking a tight yellow T-shirt with jeans and high wooden sandals, belting her lyrics into a microphone.— Kate Hairopolous In the picture he's rocking a beard, a pair of shades and a striped t-shirt.— Sam Haysom
1
: to become moved backward and forward under often violent impact
also
: to move gently back and forth
2
: to move forward at a steady pace
also
: to move forward at a high speed
the train rocked through the countryside
3
: to sing, dance to, or play rock music
4
slang
: to be extremely enjoyable, pleasing, or effective
her new car rocks
rock the boat
: to do something that disturbs the equilibrium of a situation