Rocker

/ˈrɒkər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A person who plays rock music or is a fan of rock music.
The rocker performed on stage to a cheering crowd.
A piece of furniture, typically a chair, designed to rock back and forth.
She sat in the old wooden rocker, enjoying the gentle motion.
A part of a mechanical device that pivots or rocks.
The technician replaced the faulty rocker in the engine.
verb
To move back and forth or from side to side in a rhythmic manner.
He began to rocker his body to the beat of the music.

Etymology

The word 'rocker' originates from the verb 'to rock,' meaning to move back and forth.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rock the boat
to disturb the status quo or cause trouble
rock out
to play music loudly and energetically
rock and roll
a genre of popular music that originated in the United States in the late 1940s

Related Words

rock
a genre of popular music with a strong beat
roller
a cylindrical tool used to apply paint or other substances
sway
to move back and forth or side to side

Slang Meanings

A person who is enthusiastic about rock music or culture
He's such a rocker; he never misses a concert.
A cool or stylish individual, often used in context with music
You look like a total rocker in that leather jacket!