ROCKY

I. adjective (rockier; -est) Etymology: Middle English rokky, from rokke rock Date: 15th century abounding in or consisting of rocks, difficult to impress or affect ; insensitive , firmly held ; steadfast , II. adjective (rockier; -est) Etymology: 1rock Date: 1737 unstable , Wobbly , physically upset or mentally confused (as from drinking excessively), marked by obstacles or problems ; difficult , rough