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.