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sky|rock|et
sky|rock|et «SKY ROK iht», noun, verb.
–n.
a firework that goes up high into the air and (usually) bursts into a shower of stars and sparks; rocket.
–v.i., v.t.
to rise or cause to rise very rapidly or suddenly, often with great display or notice; shoot up: »

The price of gasoline skyrocketed during the shortage. “The Virginian” … won instant success and skyrocketed its author to fame (Atlantic).


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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