English · Phrasal verb Attested

rock out

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To party to or play rock music, punk rock, grunge or heavy metal.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Hey man, look at me rockin' out, I'm on the radio

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 “rock out” mean?

To party to or play rock music, punk rock, grunge or heavy metal.

Is “rock out” formal or informal?

rock out is generally slang.

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