ロック — meaning in English
rokku
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English meaning
- on the rocks phrase Of a drink, served poured over ice cubes rather than chilled, neat or mixed.
- rock noun A hard natural mineral material, or a piece of it such as a stone or boulder.
Senses
ロック is used for these senses in English:
- on the rocks Poured over ice, usually in reference to alcoholic drinks.
- rock (music genre) A style of music characterized by basic drum-beat, generally 4/4 riffs, based on (usually electric) guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboards (often), and vocals.
- rock music (music) A broad genre of popular music, including especially those styles ultimately derived from rock and roll, employing electrical amplification, heavy use of guitars, 4/4 time with strong percussive rhythm on beats two and four (backbeat), and usually themes of bold wildness, rebellion, and sexuality.
on the rocks — full definition
- phrase Of a drink, served poured over ice cubes rather than chilled, neat or mixed.
- phrase Of a relationship, business or plan, in serious trouble and close to failing.
rock — full definition
- noun A hard natural mineral material, or a piece of it such as a stone or boulder.
- noun A style of popular music with a strong beat, driven by electric guitar, bass, and drums.
- noun Someone or something that provides steady support and stability.
- verb To move gently backward and forward, or to cause something to do so.
- verb To shake something violently, or to shock and disturb people deeply.