skyrocket

Etymology

sky + rocket

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. (by extension) A rebuke, a scolding.
3. (UK, Australia, rhyming slang) pocket.

verb

1. (intransitive) To rise or increase suddenly and extremely; to shoot up; to surge or spike.
   Athletes' use of herbal supplements has skyrocketed in the past two decades. At the top of the list of popular herbs are echinacea and ginseng, whereas garlic, St. John's wort, soybean, ephedra and others are also surging in popularity or have been historically prevalent. 2013-03, David S. Senchina, “Athletics and Herbal Supplements”, in American Scientist, volume 101, number 2, archived from the original on 2013-05-16, page 134
   Her career skyrocketed to new heights with the debut of her years-long Las Vegas residencies. 2022-10-05, Lauren Harby, “What We Know About Celine Dion's Health Battle”, in The List
   The shortage caused prices to skyrocket.
2. (transitive) To cause to increase suddenly and extremely.
   This is an area you'll have to work out in precise detail, as it's the area most likely to skyrocket your costs—or, without careful planning, leave you with thirsty guests. 2014, Carrie Denny, The Bride's Instruction Manual, page 117