I. ˈrä-kē adjective
( rock·i·er ; -est )
Etymology: Middle English rokky, from rokke rock
Date: 15th century
1. : abounding in or consisting of rocks
2. : difficult to impress or affect : insensitive
3. : firmly held : steadfast
II. adjective
( rock·i·er ; -est )
Etymology: rock (I)
Date: 1737
1. : unstable , wobbly
2. : physically upset or mentally confused (as from drinking excessively)
3. : marked by obstacles or problems : difficult , rough
a financially rocky year — Michael Murray