What does "skyrocket" mean?

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.

What is a synonym for "skyrocket"?

Common synonyms include: rocket, advance, ameliorate, amend, beacon, bob up.

Skyrocket

noun, verb, slang

noun, verb, slang ·3 syllables ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

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
sends a firework display high into the sky wordnet
3
A rebuke, a scolding. broadly
4
propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon wordnet
5
A pocket. Australia, UK, slang

Verb

1
To rise or increase suddenly and extremely; to shoot up; to surge or spike. idiomatic, informal, intransitive
"The shortage caused prices to skyrocket."
2
shoot up abruptly, like a rocket wordnet
3
To cause to increase suddenly and extremely. idiomatic, informal, transitive
"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."