[rocky] adj rock.i.er ; -est [ME rokky, fr. rokke rock] (15c) 1: abounding in or consisting of rocks
2: difficult to impress or affect: insensitive
3: firmly held: steadfast
[2]rocky adj rock.i.er ; -est [[1]rock] (1737) 1: unstable, wobbly
2: physically upset or mentally confused (as from drinking excessively)
3: marked by obstacles: difficult "a financially ~ year --Michael Murray"