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Skyrocket Definition & Meaning

skyrocket
noun
  1. propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon
  2. sends a firework display high into the sky
verb
  1. shoot up abruptly, like a rocket; "prices skyrocketed"

"Skyrocket" in song lyrics

See how skyrocket is used in real songs:

  • "Now it's your time to skyrocket"
    Cormega f/ Large Professor — The Come Up
  • "Meanwhile, oil prices skyrocket"
    Eddie Haskill — Paradise
  • "Then came out the pocket for a goddamn skyrocket"
    Kam — Holiday Madness

Usage tips for "skyrocket"

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Frequently asked questions

What does skyrocket mean?
propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon sends a firework display high into the sky shoot up abruptly, like a rocket; "prices skyrocketed"
What part of speech is skyrocket?
Skyrocket is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does skyrocket have?
Skyrocket has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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