Rocking: meaning, definitions and examples
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rocking
[ ˈrɒkɪŋ ]
music
Of or relating to rock music; characterized by a strong beat and simple melodies.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The band played a rocking tune that had everyone dancing.
- She had a rocking voice that captivated the audience.
movement
Moving gently to and fro or from side to side.
Synonyms
oscillating, swaying, swinging
Examples of usage
- The boat was rocking gently on the calm waves.
- She started rocking back and forth in her chair.
Translations
Translations of the word "rocking" in other languages:
🇵🇹 balançando
🇮🇳 झूलता हुआ
🇩🇪 schaukelnd
🇮🇩 bergoyang
🇺🇦 гойдання
🇵🇱 kołyszący się
🇯🇵 揺れている
🇫🇷 se balançant
🇪🇸 meciendo
🇹🇷 sallanma
🇰🇷 흔들리는
🇸🇦 يتأرجح
🇨🇿 houpající se
🇸🇰 hojdajúci sa
🇨🇳 摇晃
🇸🇮 zibajoč se
🇮🇸 vaggandi
🇰🇿 тербеліп тұрған
🇬🇪 მონაცვლე
🇦🇿 sallanma
🇲🇽 meciendo
Word origin
The adjective 'rocking' originated from the use of 'rock' to describe a rhythmic movement or music style. It gained popularity in the 1950s with the rise of rock and roll music. The verb form of 'rocking' has been used to describe gentle movements since the 12th century, derived from the Old English word 'roccian'.