noun General Slang

rocket

ROK-it · noun · slang

A daft, foolish or crazy person

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Definitions

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Someone acting foolishly or behaving in a mad way.

“Ye can't be serious — ya rocket.”
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rocket In A Sentence

Ye can't be serious — ya rocket.

Origin & Usage

Scots slang, comparing a wild or 'flying-off' person to a rocket.

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What does 'rocket' mean as Scots slang?

It's an insult for a daft, foolish or crazy person — someone acting madly.

How do you use 'rocket' this way?

You'd say 'Ya rocket' to someone behaving stupidly, as in 'Ye can't be serious — ya rocket.'

Is 'rocket' offensive?

It's a mild, informal insult, usually said in exasperation or jest rather than as a serious slur.

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