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    rocking
    /ˈrɒkɪŋ/

    noun

    • 1. the action of moving or being moved gently to and fro or from side to side: "I was lulled to sleep by the rocking of the ship"

    adjective

    • 1. moving gently to and fro or from side to side: "the rocking movement of the boat"
    • 2. (of a place) full of excitement or social activity: "a rocking resort with golden sandy beaches and round-the-clock entertainment"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishROCKING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ROCKING definition: 1. present participle of rock 2. to (cause someone or something to) move backwards and forwards or…. Learn more.

  3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishROCKING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A rocking movement.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

  4. www.thefreedictionary.com › rockingRocking - definition of rocking by The Free Dictionary

    Define rocking. rocking synonyms, rocking pronunciation, rocking translation, English dictionary definition of rocking. n. See b-boying. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company....

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › rockRock - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    noun. (figurative) someone who is strong and stable and dependable. “he was her rock during the crisis” “"Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church"--Gospel According to Matthew” see more. verb. move back and forth or sideways. “the ship was rocking ” “She rocked back and forth on her feet” synonyms: shake, sway. sway.

  6. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › rockingrocking - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Aug 18, 2024 · rocking (comparative more rocking, superlative most rocking) Shaking, swaying or moving back and forth. Excellent; great.

  7. www.oed.com › dictionary › rocking_adjrocking, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    OED's earliest evidence for rocking is from before 1398, in a translation by John Trevisa, translator. It is also recorded as a noun from the Middle English period (1150—1500). rocking is formed within English, by derivation.

  8. redkiwiapp.com › en › english-guiderocking: Explore its Definition & Usage | RedKiwi Words

    1 moving back and forth or from side to side with a gentle rhythmic motion. 2 causing someone to feel shocked or unsteady. Using rocking: Examples. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rocking" can be used in various situations through the following examples! Example. The boat was rocking gently on the waves. Example.

  9. glosbe.com › en › enrocking - English definition, grammar, pronunciation, synonyms...

    rocking in English dictionary . rocking Meanings and definitions of "rocking" (informal) excellent. The best Present participle of rock. adjective. Shaking, swaying or moving back and forth. adjective (informal) Excellent; great. noun. The motion of something that rocks. verb. present participle of [i]rock[/i] more . Grammar and declension of rocking . rocking ( comparative more rocking, superlative most rocking)

  10. www.thesaurus.com › browse › rocking337 Synonyms & Antonyms for ROCKING | Thesaurus.com

    Find 337 different ways to say ROCKING, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

  11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › rockRock Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    1. : to move (someone or something) back and forth or from side to side. [+ object] She gently rocked the baby to sleep. Waves rocked the boat. [no object] He rocked back and forth while he stood waiting. The boat rocked back and forth on the waves. 2. [+ object] : to cause (something) to shake violently. An earthquake rocked the town.