NYT Dictionary

ROCKING

/ˈɹɑkɪŋ/
AdjectiveVerbNounROCK-ingrock-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024

Meaning

Shaking, swaying or moving back and forth.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From rock + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

rockswayshakecalmingconvulsiondanglingdreamydrowsylullinglurching

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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