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“Raki” or “Rocky”

raki / rocky are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

raki

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

rocky r·AA·k·iy

  • adjectiveabounding in rocks or stones.
  • adjectiveliable to rock.
  • adjectivefull of hardship or trials.
Usage

Examples in context

Real sentences for each spelling. Hover an example to copy it.

“raki”

  • Kumovie raki (Cumacea) antarkticeskloi Oblasti.
  • Mysidi, Kumatei i Eufauzieveie raki (Mysidacea, Cumacea et Euphausiacea) po
  • Kumovie raki (Cumacea) antarkticeskoi oblasti.
  • Otriad kumovie raki (Cumacea).

“rocky”

  • bark; however, in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, it is one of
  • Category:People from Rocky Hill, Connecticut
  • was born Arnold D'Angelo in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, and was raised
  • Rocky
  • Danelectro Rocky Road.
  • Rocky Johnson - professional wrestler
  • Category:Sportspeople from Rocky Mount, North Carolina
  • The rocky seabed is the most easterly
  • of Gasoline Alley (1951) as 'Rocky' Bobbie (uncredited)
  • East Partnership for Children in Rocky Mount and the Class A-Advanced

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