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    Jockey (en. Jockey)

    /ʒɔ.ki/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who rides a racehorse.
    The jockey won the race with a superb gallop.
    Le jockey a gagné la course avec un superbe galop.
    A term designating a racer in the field of motorsports.
    The race car driver made a spectacular overtaking maneuver.
    Le jockey automobile a réussi un dépassement spectaculaire.
    A person who skillfully manipulates or uses something.
    He is a business jockey, always skillful at negotiating.
    Il est un jockey des affaires, toujours habile pour négocier.

    Etymology

    The word jockey comes from English, probably derived from the term 'jockey' which means a young man, then used for horse drivers.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    race jockey
    Jockey participating in horse competitions.
    jockey de course
    to play the jockey
    To act as an intermediary in a field.
    jouer au jockey

    Related Words

    race
    Competition where horses or vehicles compete against each other.
    course
    horse
    Animal primarily used for riding, racing, and work.
    cheval

    Slang Meanings

    To maneuver skillfully in a situation.
    He jockeyed to get that contract.
    Il a jockeyé pour obtenir ce contrat.
    To fight to obtain something.
    She jockeyed all day to get an answer.
    Elle a jockeyé toute la journée pour obtenir une réponse.