Green’s Dictionary of Slang

1. (orig. milit.) to scold severely, to reprimand.

1948

Partridge Dict. Forces’ Sl. 156: He rocketed me like hell.

2. (drugs) to suddenly become extremely intoxicated when smoking cannabis.

1992–2003

P. Atoon Rap Dict. 🌐 rocket 2) (v) To blast off into a high when smoking a joint.