adj

rocking

RO-kihng

adj

Moving steadily back and forth, or (informally) excellent and lively.

"The rocking motion of the train sent her to sleep."

"It was a truly rocking party."

noun

The action or motion of swaying back and forth.

"The gentle rocking of the hammock helped him relax."

How to Use Rocking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSwaying back and forth; also slang for something lively or excellent.

Common pairings

rocking chair rocking motion a rocking party

more rocking comparative, rockings plural, most rocking superlative

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The _____ motion of the train sent her to sleep.

From "rock" plus the "-ing" suffix.

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