rocky Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite abounding in rocks or stones
    bouldery; stony; bouldered.
    • rocky fields
    • stony ground
    • bouldery beaches
  2. adjective causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
    jumpy; jolty; jolting; bumpy; rough.
    • a rough ride
  3. adjective satellite liable to rock
    • on high rocky heels
  4. adjective satellite full of hardship or trials
    rough.
    • the rocky road to success
    • they were having a rough time

WordNet

Rock"y adjective
Definitions
  1. Full of, or abounding in, rocks; consisting of rocks; as, a rocky mountain; a rocky shore.
  2. Like a rock; as, the rocky orb of a shield. Milton.
  3. Fig.: Not easily impressed or affected; hard; unfeeling; obdurate; as, a rocky bosom. Shak.

Webster 1913