Rocco (en. Rocco)

/ʁɔ.ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A person who stands out for their energy or stature.
He is always the rocco of the party.
Il est toujours le rocco de la fête.
A type of Baroque architecture, often associated with ornate decoration.
The building displayed an impressive rocco style.
Le bâtiment présentait un style rocco impressionnant.
A charismatic person in a group.
In their friendship, he is the rocco who inspires others.
Dans leur amitié, il est le rocco qui inspire les autres.

Etymology

Uncertain origin, but it may come from the Italian 'rocco', meaning a hard stone.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To be a rocco
To be a strong or energetic person.
être un rocco
To act like a rocco
To act in an energetic or assertive manner.
faire le rocco
A rocco from the neighborhood
A person respected for their strength or presence in the community.
un rocco du quartier

Related Words

Strength
Physical or moral capacity of a person.
force
Power
State of power or influence.
puissance
Vigor
Strength of mind or body.
vigueur

Slang Meanings

A muscular or virile man.
Look at that rocco, he never goes unnoticed.
Regarde ce rocco, il ne passe jamais inaperçu.
A person with a strong temperament.
She doesn't joke around, she's a real rocco.
Elle ne rigole pas, c'est une vraie rocco.