Rocky/ˈrɑːki/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Outdoor Contexts Used to describe natural areas where you're likely to encounter rocks. We camped in a rocky area by the river. Pro Tip 2/3Physical Texture Highlights the uneven or rough quality of a surface. His hands were calloused from working on the rocky soil. Pro Tip 3/3Challenging Navigation Implies difficulty moving over terrain because of rocks. She stumbled over the rocky terrain while hiking.