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Skyrocket

noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 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. 2
    sends a firework display high into the sky wordnet
  3. 3
    A rebuke, a scolding. broadly
  4. 4
    propels bright light high in the sky, or used to propel a lifesaving line or harpoon wordnet
  5. 5
    A pocket. Australia, UK, slang
Verb
  1. 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. 2
    shoot up abruptly, like a rocket wordnet
  3. 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."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From sky + rocket.

Etymology 2

From sky + rocket.

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