Meaning of the word rocky in English

What does rocky mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

rocky

US /ˈrɑː.ki/

UK /ˈrɒk.i/

consisting or full of rocks

Example:

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The path was steep and rocky.

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They hiked through the rocky terrain.

Synonym:

stony pebbly

Antonym:

smooth flat

unsteady or unstable

Example:

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Their relationship has been a bit rocky lately.

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The company is on rocky ground financially.

Synonym:

unstable shaky turbulent

Antonym:

stable steady