rock out

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Meaning · English

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

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

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.