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Stonesy

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Etymology

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From Stones +‎ -y.

Adjective

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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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