Jockey
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒɒki/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jockey is a noun meaning One who rides racehorses competitively.
Meaning
One who rides racehorses competitively.
More Meanings
- That part of a variable resistor or potentiometer that rides over the resistance wire
- (in combination) An operator of some machinery or apparatus.
- (UK, crime, slang) A prostitute's client.
- (Ireland, crime, slang) A rapist.
- To ride (a horse) in a race.
- (dated) A dealer in horses; a horse trader.
- (dated) A cheat; one given to sharp practice in trade.
Example Sentences
They're all jockeying for promotion.
I love jockeying that motorcycle through heavy traffic.
They were jockeying for position toward the end of the race.
I've been jockeyed into doing work for which I get no credit.
Word Forms
- jockeys
- jockeying
- jockeyed
Synonyms for jockey
Depending on context, synonyms include chicane, screw, chouse, cheat, shaft.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shaft, screw, cheat, chouse, chicane, equestrian.
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