Skyrocket
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈskaɪˌɹɒk.ɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Skyrocket is a noun meaning (by extension) A rebuke, a scolding.
Meaning
(by extension) A rebuke, a scolding.
More Meanings
- (UK, Australia, rhyming slang) A pocket.
- (informal, idiomatic, intransitive) To rise or increase suddenly and extremely; to shoot up; to surge or spike.
- (informal, idiomatic, transitive) To cause to increase suddenly and extremely.
- A type of firework that uses a solid rocket engine to rise quickly into the sky where it emits a variety of effects such as stars, bangs, crackles, etc.
Example Sentences
The shortage caused prices to skyrocket.
The cost of keeping historic machinery operational has skyrocketed.
Her career skyrocketed to new heights with the debut of her years-long Las Vegas residencies.
Said differently, your guac and your avocado toast could skyrocket if 25% tariffs are levied on Mexico.
Word Forms
- skyrockets
- skyrocketing
- skyrocketed
Synonyms for skyrocket
Depending on context, synonyms include maroon.
Antonyms for skyrocket
Common opposites include plummet.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include soar, firework, mine, star, fire, light.
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