First Known Use: 15th century
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1rocky
adjective \ˈrä-kē\
rock·i·errock·i·est
Definition of ROCKY
1
: abounding in or consisting of rocks
2
: difficult to impress or affect : insensitive
3
: firmly held : steadfast
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Origin of ROCKY
Middle English rokky, from rokke rock
2rocky
adjective
rock·i·errock·i·est
Definition of ROCKY
2
: physically upset or mentally confused (as from drinking excessively)
Origin of ROCKY
1rock
First Known Use: 1737
Rhymes with ROCKY
ROCKIEST Defined for Kids
rocky
adjective \ˈrä-kē\
rock·i·errock·i·est
Definition of ROCKY for Kids
: full of or consisting of rocks <a rocky shore> <rocky cliffs>
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