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rocking

verb

Meaning

  1. To move gently back and forth.
  2. To cause to shake or sway violently.
  3. To sway or tilt violently back and forth.
  4. (of ore etc.) To be washed and panned in a cradle or in a rocker.
  5. To disturb the emotional equilibrium of; to distress; to greatly impact (most often positively).
  6. To do well or to be operating at high efficiency.
  7. To play, perform, or enjoy rock music, especially with a lot of skill or energy.
  8. To be very favourable or skilful; excel; be fantastic.
  9. To thrill or excite, especially with rock music
  10. To do something with excitement yet skillfully
  11. To wear (a piece of clothing, outfit etc.) successfully or with style; to carry off (a particular look, style).
  12. The motion of something that rocks.
  13. The abrading of a copper plate with a rocker, preparatory to mezzotinting.
  14. The motion by which the design on a steel mill is transferred to a copper cylinder.
  15. Shaking, swaying or moving back and forth.
  16. Excellent; great.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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