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Consisting or full of rock or rocks
“In his paintings, with their air-spun castles and dense, rocky crags, presented in thick, hazy, heavily impastoed surfaces, the world is remote and ever retreating.”
Hard or solid, like a rock
“Digging post holes in hard and rocky dirt and getting kicked by cows in chutes had gotten to be a bit onerous for aging muscles and joints.”
Tending to rock or shake
“Cross the rocky bridge, carefully. There may be times when that may not be possible due to flooding.”
Difficult, full of problems, or in a precarious state
“You may feel like you're stuck in a rocky situation, a rocky marriage, rocky finances, or on a rocky road.”
Ailing, not in the best of health
“The winter of 1788-89 was the worst in 50 years, and Silas's health was rocky.”
(of a surface) Not level or smooth
Of, relating to, or inhabiting mountains, especially above the timber line
Physically ill or weakened
Requiring great skill or finesse in handling or treatment
Lacking in veracity, accuracy or truth
Feeling faint, dizzy or disoriented
Causing offense or disgust
Characterized by turbulence or agitation
Moving in a quivering or pulsating manner
Characterized by causing hardships or problems
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