rocking

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

adj. very good, exciting, or impressive.

adj. denoting excellence, energy, or high quality; often used to describe music, parties, or performances.

“That was a rocking performance by the band last night.”

“The atmosphere at the festival was absolutely rocking, with thousands of fans dancing until the early hours of the morning.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. the action of moving back and forth, or wearing something with confidence.

v. the present participle of 'rock', used for physical swaying or the idiomatic act of wearing a garment or style with flair.

“She was rocking a pair of vintage sunglasses at the beach.”

“By rocking the cradle with her foot, she managed to keep the infant quiet while she finished her work.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the act or sound of something moving back and forth.

n. the action or an instance of swaying or tilting rhythmically.

“The constant rocking of the train made it hard to write.”

“The steady rocking of the vessel eventually induced a sense of calm among the passengers despite the grey skies.”