Stonesy

English

Etymology

Stones + -y

Adjective

Stonesy (comparative more Stonesy, superlative most Stonesy)

  1. (informal) Resembling or characteristic of The Rolling Stones, an English rock band formed in London in 1962.
    • 2004, CMJ New Music Report (number 872, page 6)
      It's even forgivable here when the band sometimes sounds as though they've phoned in the Stonesy swagger, because when they're on, the Hellacopters sound like the best garage rock/bar band in the world.
    • 2009, William Phillips, ‎Brian Cogan, Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal Music (page 135)
      Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, Kix's music combined a catchy AC/DC-influenced and somewhat Stonesy-sounding brand of rock with hooks, and a great live stage show.

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