rocking
rocking is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, rocking is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofrocking
- To move gently back and forth.
Example: "Rock the baby to sleep."
- To cause to shake or sway violently.
Example: "Don't rock the boat."
- To sway or tilt violently back and forth.
Example: "The boat rocked at anchor."
- (of ore etc.) To be washed and panned in a cradle or in a rocker.
Example: "The ores had been rocked and laid out for inspection."
- To disturb the emotional equilibrium of; to distress; to greatly impact (most often positively).
Example: "Downing Street has been rocked by yet another sex scandal."
- To do well or to be operating at high efficiency.
- To make love to or have sex with.
- To play, perform, or enjoy rock music, especially with a lot of skill or energy.
Example: "Let’s rock!"
- To be very favourable or skilful; excel; be fantastic.
Example: "Chocolate rocks."
- To thrill or excite, especially with rock music
Example: "Let's rock this joint!"
- To do something with excitement yet skillfully
Example: "I need to rock a piss."
- To wear (a piece of clothing, outfit etc.) successfully or with style; to carry off (a particular look, style).
- The motion of something that rocks.
- The abrading of a copper plate with a rocker, preparatory to mezzotinting.
- The motion by which the design on a steel mill is transferred to a copper cylinder.
- Shaking, swaying or moving back and forth.
- Excellent; great.
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