Rock out
phrasal verb
To dance or enjoy oneself by moving energetically to loud music, usually rock music.
After finishing their exams, they decided to rock out at a local club.
Often appears as...
- rock out to the music
- rock out at a concert
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To play a musical instrument, especially a guitar, energetically or enthusiastically.
The guitarist was really rocking out at the concert last night.
Often appears as...
- rock out on a guitar
- rock out in a band
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To dance or enjoy oneself by moving energetically to loud music, usually rock music.
After finishing their exams, they decided to rock out at a local club.
Often appears as...
- rock out to the music
- rock out at a concert
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To play a musical instrument, especially a guitar, energetically or enthusiastically.
The guitarist was really rocking out at the concert last night.
Often appears as...
- rock out on a guitar
- rock out in a band
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Social Activity
Used when describing fun, social gatherings with energetic dancing, usually informal.
We can't wait to rock out at Jane's birthday party.
Pro Tip 2/3Impromptu Dancing
'Rock out' can be spontaneous, without planned choreography.
When my favorite song came on, I had to rock out.
Pro Tip 3/3Loud Music
The phrase implies the presence of loud music, typically rock, to set the energy.
The band's album release party was the perfect place to rock out.
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