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jockey

joc·key

UK/ˈd͡ʒɒki/ US/ˈd͡ʒɑki/ fairly common slang uk
noun (2) verb (3)

noun

1.

someone employed to ride horses in horse races

2.

an operator of some vehicle or machine or apparatus

  • “he”
  • “;”
  • “;”

verb

1.
2.

compete (for an advantage or a position)

3.

ride a race-horse as a professional jockey

Phrases

  • bench jockey
  • bet the jockey, not the horse
  • bike jockey strap
  • booze jockey
  • broadcast jockey
  • camel jockey
  • chicken jockey
  • desk jockey
  • jockey for position

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