rock

name

Etymology: * As an English surname, from the noun rock. Compare Roach. * Also as an English surname, misdivision of Middle English atter oke (“at the oak”). Compare Nock. * As an English occupational surname, from Old Norse rokkr (“distaff”). Compare Rocker. * As an Irish surname, translated from names like Mac Conchairge (“son of the hound of the rock”), from cú + carraig, see also McHarg. * As a German surname Röck, variant of the personal name Rocco, see Roche. * Also as a German surname, from the noun Rock (“skirt gown”). * As a French surname, shortened from Roquebrune, Rocquebrune (see Rocque) or Larock. Compare Roch.

1. A topographic surname from Middle English for someone living near a rock or an oak ( atter + oke ).

   “Jada Pinkett Smith found herself at the center of conflict when her husband Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars ceremony March 27. Rock joked about Pinkett Smith’s shaved head – a look she has said is more than a style preference.”

2. A male given name transferred from the surname.
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noun

1. Archaic form of roc (mythical bird).

verb

Etymology: Shortened from rock and roll. Since the meaning of rock has adapted to mean a simpler, more modern, metal-like genre, rock and roll has generally been left referring to earlier forms such as that originating in the 1950s, notably more swing-oriented style.

1. To play, perform, or enjoy rock music, especially with a lot of skill or energy.

   “Let's rock!”

   “I wanna rock! (Rock!) / I wanna rock! (Rock!) / I want to rock! (Rock!) / I wanna rock! (Rock!)”

2. To thrill or excite, especially with rock music.

   “Let's rock this joint!”

3. To have people dancing and enjoying rock music.

   “The scene was rocking, all were digging the sounds Igor on chains, backed by his baying hounds The coffin-bangers were about to arrive With their vocal group, The Crypt-Kicker Five.”

4. To do something with excitement yet skillfully.

   “I need to rock a piss.”

5. To wear (a piece of clothing, outfit etc.) successfully or with style; to carry off (a particular look, style).

   “I call all the shots, rip all the spots / Rock all the rocks, cop all the drops”

   “Take today, where she's rocking that well-known fashion combo – a Tory Burch outfit offset with a whacking great bruise attained by smacking her head on a plane's overhead lockers.”