Definition of "skyrocket" in English

Noun

1. 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.

2. A rebuke, a scolding.

3. A pocket.

Verb

1. To rise or increase suddenly and extremely; to shoot up; to surge or spike.

   • The shortage caused prices to skyrocket.

2. To cause to increase suddenly and extremely.