skyrocket
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.
Noun
- 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.
- A rebuke, a scolding.
- A pocket.
Origin
Etymology tree English sky English rocket English skyrocket From sky + rocket.
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Verb
- To rise or increase suddenly and extremely; to shoot up; to surge or spike.
- The shortage caused prices to skyrocket.
- Athletes' use of herbal supplements has skyrocketed in the past two decades. At the top of the list of popular herbs are echinacea and ginseng, whereas garlic, St. John's wort, soybean, ephedra and others are also...
- A new study finds that the number of Americans being diagnosed with opioid addiction continues to skyrocket, but still very few receive any treatment. - 2017 June 29, Nadia Kounang, “Opioid addiction rates continue to...
- To cause to increase suddenly and extremely.
- This is an area you'll have to work out in precise detail, as it's the area most likely to skyrocket your costs—or, without careful planning, leave you with thirsty guests. - 2014, Carrie Denny, The Bride's Instruction...