Jockey
/ˈdʒɒki/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A person who rides a horse in a race.
The young jockey won his first race at just eighteen.
A person who rides in horse races, especially as a profession.
The jockey guided the horse expertly around the track.
verb
To struggle or maneuver for a desired position, especially in competitive situations.
They jockeyed for position in the crowded market.
To manipulate or maneuver something carefully.
She had to jockey the car into a tight parking spot.
Etymology
The word 'jockey' originates from Middle English 'jokey', a diminutive of 'joke', which referred to a horseman or stable operator.
Common Phrases and Expressions
jockey for position
To compete for a better position in a situation or hierarchy.
jockeying for influence
Trying to gain control or power in a certain situation.
Related Words
jockeying
The act of maneuvering or competing for advantage.
jockeyed
Past tense of jockey, meaning to have maneuvered or manipulated.
Slang Meanings
To maneuver in a competitive situation.
He was jockeying for deals during the negotiations.
To manipulate something skillfully.
She was jockeying around with the software to get it to work.