rock on

Enthusiastic approval gesture

Rock on is an exclamation of enthusiasm or encouragement, often accompanying the devil horns hand gesture.

It originated in rock music culture as a way to express appreciation for a performance or shared excitement: Rock on, dude!

The phrase can also signal approval or solidarity: You got the promotion? Rock on!

Sometimes used ironically or as a casual sign-off.

gesture

horns

Bony animal projections

fist · salute · metal sign · hand sign · headbang · air guitar · pump fist · emoji

concert

stage

Raised performance platform

headliner · crowdsurfing · moshpit · encore · pyrotechnics · venue · live · tour · setlist · guitarist

encouragement

motivation

Impetus toward a goal

  • supportTo uphold or sustain
  • cheerJoyfulness or encouragement
  • upliftRaise emotionally or physically

boost · praise · applaud · congratulate · hearten · reassure · bolster · spur · urge · rally

Categories
Opposites
enthusiasm and encouragement

rock ongive up

Stop attempting something

quit · stop · boo · don't bother · thumbs down

cultural attitude

rock onmind your manners

Admonition to be courteous

quite right · indeed · jolly good · straighten up · toe the line

energy and intensity

rock oncalm down

Become less agitated

take it easy · chill out · relax · simmer down · easy does it

Family

on, rock, rocks, rocking, bedrock, rocked, rocker, rockers, outcrop

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G