rocky
1 of 2adjective (1)
ˈrä-kē 
rockier; rockiest
1
: abounding in or consisting of rocks
2
: difficult to impress or affect : insensitive
3
: firmly held : steadfast
rocky
2 of 2adjective (2)
rockier; rockiest
1
: unstable, wobbly
2
: physically upset or mentally confused (as from drinking excessively)
3
: marked by obstacles or problems : difficult, rough
a financially rocky year
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Word History
Etymology
Adjective (1)
Middle English rokky, from rokke rock
Adjective (2)
rock entry 1
First Known Use
Adjective (1)
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective (2)
1737, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing rocky
Kids Definition
rocky
adjective
ˈrä-kē
rockier; rockiest
: full of or consisting of rocks
a rocky shore
rocky cliffs
rocky
adjective
1
as in wobbly
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- wobbly
- shaky
- precarious
- tippy
- unstable
- wavery
- tipsy
- wonky
- wabbly
- unbalanced
- rickety
- unsteady
- insecure
- tottery
- uneven
- tottering
- infirm
- lopsided
- teetering
- jiggly
- askew
- unsound
- jiggling
- staggery
- doddering
- awry
- doddery
- off-kilter
- cockeyed
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- stable
- steady
- stabilized
- balanced
- substantial
- straight
- level
- sturdy
- even
- equilibrated
- sound
2
as in stony
Synonyms & Similar Words
- stony
- sandy
- pebbly
- gravelly
- stoney
- earthy
- lumpy
- gritty
- cracked
- mealy
- unfiltered
- granular
- grained
- grainy
- coarse-grained
- unrefined
- kibbled
- granulated
- coarse
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- dusty
- smooth
- fine
- powdery
- floury
- velvety
- ultrafine
- buttery
- superfine
- ground
- refined
- filtered
- levigated
- comminuted
- reduced
- pulverized
- milled
- mulled
- triturated
- micronized
- close-grained
- pestled