What's the meaning of "rock"

[Claudia220962]

I've heard the word "rock" used as a verb, but cannot understand the meaning of it, as in the following phrase: "Peter, you rock!". Can anyone help me???

[BobK]

I've heard the word "rock" used as a verb, but cannot understand the meaning of it, as in the following phrase: "Peter, you rock!". Can anyone help me???

This is a quite informal (though increasingly common) usage - especially on the Internet. If something 'rocks' it's good; if something's bad, it 'sucks'.

(I'm assuming that you're talking about the verb 'rock'. "Peter, you rock" could also use 'rock' as a noun: "Peter, you dependable person". "Peter" is a very appropriate name, in fact - it's a biblical pun: "Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church."/Tu es Petrus, et super hanc petrum aedificabo ecclesiam meam.)

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[Claudia220962]

Thank you! It's crystal clear now!
Claudia

[tomboy186]

Yeah so if my best friend said that:" you rock". Is it good or bad? Can you tell me? Thanks.

[BobK]

It's very good . The friend is expressing extreme admiration in a personal way - saying you're very good, and they value you for it.

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[terhi]

Yeah so if my best friend said that:" you rock". Is it good or bad? Can you tell me? Thanks.

Is as if they said "you are really cool"

[Casiopea]

It is as if they said "you are really cool"

Welcome, terhi

[tomboy186]

Thanks alot. I am very happy to know that. Cool

[BobK]

I think terhi's 'is' was /is/ rather than /iz/, which makes it more understandable - still not right though!

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