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Meaning of skyrocket

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

skyrocket

Pronunciation:/ˈskaɪˌɹɒk.ɪt/

noun

Definitions

  1. 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.

  2. (by extension) A rebuke, a scolding.

  3. Pocket.

verb

Definitions

  1. To increase suddenly and extremely; to shoot up; to surge or spike.

    Example: The shortage caused prices to skyrocket.