rockier; rockiest
1
: abounding in or consisting of rocks
2
: difficult to impress or affect : insensitive
3
: firmly held : steadfast
rockier; rockiest
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Grassle’s book describes a rocky professional relationship with Landon throughout filming.
—Kelly Martinez, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
During a rocky comeback in 2023, Skrillex struggled to find a middle ground between his signature festival drops and new-gen emo rap across not one but two albums.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 12 June 2026
Asteroids — rockier and more metal-rich than comets — then became the most popular choice.
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Adjective
The rocky weather is expected to shift eastward toward the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions on June 12, according to the National Weather Service.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Grassle’s book describes a rocky professional relationship with Landon throughout filming.
—Kelly Martinez, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
During a rocky comeback in 2023, Skrillex struggled to find a middle ground between his signature festival drops and new-gen emo rap across not one but two albums.
—Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 12 June 2026
Asteroids — rockier and more metal-rich than comets — then became the most popular choice.
—Quanta Magazine, 12 June 2026
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“Rocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocky. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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