English · Word Candidate

rocking

/ˈɹɑkɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: rockings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Shaking, swaying or moving back and forth.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Excellent; great.

AdjectiveRegister: informal

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

The motion of something that rocks.

Noun

Examples

Every part of a tree will not do for this purpose, as some branches may not be sufficiently forked; others may not be sufficiently strong; and others may be too much exposed to the rockings of the wind.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

The abrading of a copper plate with a rocker, preparatory to mezzotinting.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “rocking” mean?

Shaking, swaying or moving back and forth.

Is “rocking” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.