"gotrocks" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gotrocks [plural]
Etymology: From got + rocks (“money”), influenced by Rockefeller. Etymology templates: {{af|en|got|rocks|t2=money}} got + rocks (“money”) Head templates: {{en-noun|*}} gotrocks (plural gotrocks)
  1. (US slang) A rich person. Tags: US, slang
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