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rockish

rockish

5.2
Music with loud electric guitars and a strong beat
  • adjective
  • /ˈrɑːkɪʃ/
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  • The band's latest album features a rockish sound that appeals to fans of classic rock.

Examples

  • Her new song has a rockish vibe that makes it perfect for summer road trips.

  • We wanted to keep it similar to 'Home,' but I told them I wanted more of a rockish feel, not too folky.

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  • I try to put all dark and sinister images into musical landscapes and post-rockish and ambient walls.

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  • This track combines pop melodies with a rockish edge that energizes the listeners.

How Rocklike

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rockish
5.2

Surface Forms

rockish positive

Morphology

rockish = rock (transparent) = rock + ish

Standard adjectival suffix '-ish' added to 'rock' yields 'somewhat like rock', a meaning easily inferred by learners.

Etymology

Rockish comes from rock meaning 'rock music' and the ending -ish meaning 'somewhat like', so it describes a song or sound that is 'somewhat like' rock music.