Rocker Definition & Meaning

rocker
noun
  1. an attendant who rocks a child in a cradle
  2. a performer or composer or fan of rock music
  3. a teenager or young adult in the 1960s who wore leather jackets and rode motorcycles
  4. a chair mounted on rockers
  5. a trough that can be rocked back and forth; used by gold miners to shake auriferous earth in water in order to separate the gold
  6. an ice skate with a curved blade
  7. a curved support that permits the supported object to rock to and fro

"Rocker" in song lyrics

See how rocker is used in real songs:

  • "And make way for the mind shocker, chief rhyme rocker"
    Akbar — Hot Ya Hot
  • "It's the Aka', Harley Davidson rocker"
    Akinyele f/ Brittany Vincent, Larry — Sky's the Limit
  • "I'm a oh-eight Phantom type bandana rocker"
    Bow Wow f/ Young Capone — Don't Know About That

Usage tips for "rocker"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "rocker" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for rocker to find words that pair well.

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