"rockability" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From rock + -ability. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|rock|ability}} rock + -ability Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} rockability (uncountable)
  1. (informal) The quality of being able to be enjoyed as rock music. Tags: informal, uncountable
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