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skyrocket

  • noun
  • /ˈskaɪˌɹɒk.ɪt/

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.

Other meanings

  1. A rebuke, a scolding.

Related words

  • skyrockety

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “skyrocket” on Wiktionary, by its contributors, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.