rocky

(rŏkˈē)

1. Consisting of, containing, or abounding in rock or rocks.
2. a. Resembling or suggesting rock; firm or hard.
   b. Steadfast or stubborn; unyielding: her rocky heart.
3. Marked by obstructions or difficulties: the rocky road to success.

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• rockˈi·ness noun

(rŏkˈē)

1. a. Inclined or prone to sway or totter; unsteady or shaky: a rocky shelf.
   b. Appearing inclined to fail; discouraging or disappointing: had a rocky start, but managed to succeed.
2. Weak, dizzy, or nauseated, especially as a result of the excessive intake of alcohol or drugs.

Related Forms:

• rockˈi·ness noun