Rock around In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "rock around", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-03-04 09:03

Meaning of Rock around

Rock around phrasal verb informal

To swing, tilt, or shake from side to side.

The ferry kept rocking around, which made him feel sick.

We had to hold our cups as our boat rocked around.

Stop rocking around and sit still!

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sway to and fro

1.  To keep moving, swinging, bending, tilting, etc., slowly in one direction and then back in the opposite direction.

2. To oscillate between two opposed viewpoints, opinions, inclinations, etc.

rock to (something)

Used to describe someone dancing, swaying, or singing excitedly to some music, especially rock.

Grammar and Usage of Rock around

Verb Forms

  • rock around
  • rocked around
  • rocking around
  • rocks around

The verb "rock" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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