What it means
Scottish slang for a total idiot, especially when someone's just done something unbelievably daft. You'd say ya rocket or you absolute rocket when a mate's had a full brain-evacuation moment. It's usually said with mockery or affection, not serious venom. Separate Liverpool use in give it a rocket means hurry up or put some effort in.
Usage examples
"Davie tried microwaving tin foil to make it shiny again and the whole kitchen started sparking. Ya absolute rocket, man. Get outside before you burn the hoose down."
"Some rocket parked across two spaces and then left a note moaning about the parking."
"I felt like a right rocket waving back at a stranger who was greeting the person behind me."
"You tried to charge your phone in the toaster, ya rocket. That's no even close to how electricity's meant to work."
"He locked his keys in the motor, then started checking his pockets again. Absolute rocket."
