B2adjectivenatureemotions
US/ˈrɑː.ki/
UK/ˈrɒk.i/
covered with rocks, or difficult and not stable, especially a relationship or period of time
In context
We hiked along a rocky path that was hard to walk on in the rain.
The company had a rocky start, but sales improved after the first year.
Their marriage has been rocky since he lost his job.
Words that go with rocky
adjective + noun
- rocky roadIt has been a rocky road to success for the team.
- rocky startThe project had a rocky start.
- rocky relationshipThey had a rocky relationship for years.
- rocky coastThe rocky coast is dangerous for boats.
- rocky terrainThe jeep drove over rocky terrain.
- rocky beachWe walked along a rocky beach looking for crabs.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The road was very rock.Correct: The road was very rocky.