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rocky
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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

Origin of ROCKY

Middle English rokky, from rokke rock
First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with ROCKY

blocky, cocky, hockey, jockey, pocky, sake, stocky, Yaqui

2rocky

adjective
rock·i·errock·i·est

Definition of ROCKY

1
: unstable, wobbly
2
: physically upset or mentally confused (as from drinking excessively)
3
: marked by obstacles or problems : difficult, rough <a financially rocky year — Michael Murray>

Origin of ROCKY

1rock
First Known Use: 1737

Rhymes with ROCKY

jockey

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