rocky

adjective
UK: /ˈrɒki/
US: /ˈrɑːki/

  1. Containing many rocks.

    1. The beach is rocky, so wear shoes.
    2. The trail became increasingly rocky as we climbed higher up the mountain.

  2. Likely to collapse or break; not firm or safe.

    1. Their marriage has been rocky lately.
    2. After a rocky start, the project is now running smoothly thanks to the manager.

Synonyms

stony turbulent unstable
rocky noun

  1. A popular American action film about a boxer.

    1. Have you seen the film Rocky?
    2. I'm going to watch Rocky this weekend because I like boxing movies.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rocky" in English means: Containing many rocks., Likely to collapse or break; not firm or safe..

The phonetic transcription of "rocky" is /ˈrɒki/ in British English and /ˈrɑːki/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rocky": stony, turbulent, unstable.

Example usage of "rocky": "The beach is rocky, so wear shoes.". More examples on the page.