rocket

Definition

  • noun: a type of very powerful engine that is powered by gases that are released from burning fuel
  • noun: any of several plants of the mustard family
  • verb: to increase quickly and suddenly
  • verb: to convey or propel by means of or as if by a rocket
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: damewort, dart, fly

Examples

  • You don't have to be a 'rocket scientist' [=you don't have to be unusually smart] to understand the instructions.

  • Sales 'rocketed' from 1,000 units last week to 5,000 units this week.

  • The job is challenging, but it's not exactly 'rocket science'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ♪ till touchdown brings me round again to find ♪ ♪ I'm not the man they think I am at home ♪ ♪ oh, no, no, no ♪ ♪ I'm a rocket man ♪ ♪ rocket man burning out his fuse up here alone ♪ ♪ ♪ Mars ain't the kind of place to raise your kids ♪ (..)
    2014 TvShow: Californication Title: Grace Season: 7 Episode 12
  • (..) Take the fucking seat. Thank you. It's a middle. Thank you very much. That hasn't necessarily won me over. Oh, I... no, of course not. ♪ Rocket man ♪ Till the fucking wheels come off, baby. ♪ Rocket man ♪ ♪ rocket man ♪ ♪ she packed my bags last night preflight ♪ (..)
    2014 TvShow: Californication Title: Grace Season: 7 Episode 12