get one's rocks off

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Meaning · English

To derive enjoyment from something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Stylax: And where do you get your rocks off, Aurelius? / Aurelius: Anywhere, mate. Bars, galleries, the temple. / Marcus: The temple? / Aurelius: Yeah, the temple is full of quality women.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “get one's rocks off” mean?

To derive enjoyment from something.

Is “get one's rocks off” formal or informal?

get one's rocks off is generally slang, vulgar.