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| jock·ey [ jókee ] |
noun (plural jock·eys) |
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1. rider of racehorse: a rider of racehorses, especially professionally
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2. operator: somebody whose work involves the use or operation of a particular device, vehicle, or object
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informal
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  We desk jockeys need to get out and exercise more.
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verb (past and past participle jock·eyed, present participle jock·ey·ing, 3rd person present singular jock·eys) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb ride racehorse: to ride a racehorse, especially as a professional jockey
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2. intransitive verb try to gain advantage: to maneuver in order to gain an advantage
Watch them all jockeying for promotion.
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3. transitive verb manipulate somebody: to trick somebody, usually for personal gain
She has been jockeyed into doing work for which he gets the credit.
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4. transitive and intransitive verb skillfully change positions: to change position using skillful maneuvers, or change the position of something in this way
jockey a motorcycle through traffic
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| [Late 16th century. < familiar form of the Scottish personal name Jock] |
