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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

  1. phrase Of a drink, served poured over ice cubes rather than chilled, neat or mixed.
  2. phrase Of a relationship, business or plan, in serious trouble and close to failing.

rock — full definition

  1. noun A hard natural mineral material, or a piece of it such as a stone or boulder.
  2. noun A style of popular music with a strong beat, driven by electric guitar, bass, and drums.
  3. noun Someone or something that provides steady support and stability.
  4. verb To move gently backward and forward, or to cause something to do so.
  5. verb To shake something violently, or to shock and disturb people deeply.

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