rocky — full of rocks or having a surface covered with rocks
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: full of rocks or having a surface covered with rocks
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrɑːki/
Korean meaning: 바위가 많은, 돌이 많은
Korean pronunciation: **라**키
Example Sentences
- My laptop had a rocky relationship with Wi-Fi - they broke up more often than Hollywood couples!
- The company's financial situation looks rocky this quarter.
- We climbed the rocky mountain path for three hours.
rocky
ADJECTIVE//ˈrɑːki//
full of rocks or having a surface covered with rocks
a surface that is full of rocks and covered with rocky terrain
This rocky rink can't stop a hockey player who moves like a jockey!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
14세기경 'rock(바위)'에 형용사 어미 '-y'가 붙어서 만들어진 단어입니다. 처음에는 단순히 '바위가 많은'이라는 물리적 의미였지만, 17세기부터 '불안정한, 흔들리는'이라는 비유적 의미로도 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My laptop had a rocky relationship with Wi-Fi - they broke up more often than Hollywood couples!”
“The company's financial situation looks rocky this quarter.”
“We climbed the rocky mountain path for three hours.”
“After a rocky beginning, the project finally succeeded.”
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