Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense jockeys, present participle jockeying, past tense, past participle jockeyed
1. countable noun
A jockey is someone who rides a horse in a race.
Synonyms: horse-rider, rider, equestrian More Synonyms of jockey
2. verb
If you say that someone is jockeyingfor something, you mean that they are using whatever methods they can in order to get it or do it before their competitors can get it or do it.
The rival political parties are already jockeying for power. [VERB + for]
Already, both sides are jockeying to belittle the other side. [VERB to-infinitive]
See jockey for position
More Synonyms of jockey
jockey in British English
(ˈdʒɒkɪ)
noun
1.
a person who rides horses in races, esp as a profession or for hire
verb
2.
a. (transitive)
to ride (a horse) in a race
b. (intransitive)
to ride as a jockey
3. (intransitive; often foll byfor)
to try to obtain an advantage by manoeuvring, esp literally in a race or metaphorically, as in a struggle for power (esp in the phrase jockey for position)
4.
to trick or cheat (a person)
Word origin
C16 (in the sense: lad): from name Jock + -ey
jockey in American English
(ˈdʒɑki)
nounWord forms: pluralˈjockeys
1.
a person whose work is riding horses in races
2. US, Slang
one who operates a specified vehicle, machine, etc.
verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈjockeyed or ˈjockeying
3.
to ride (a horse) in a race
4.
to cheat; trick; swindle
5.
a.
to maneuver for position or advantage
b.
to bring about by such maneuvering
6. US, Slang
to be the operator, pilot, etc. (of)
Word origin
< Jocky, Jockie, northern Eng and Scot form of Jacky, dim. of jack
Examples of 'jockey' in a sentence
jockey
It was also refreshing to see so many trainers and jockeys getting involved in the activities.
The Sun (2016)
The young jockeys compete for all sorts of reasons.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The jockey gets all the praise.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The key thing is getting the right jockey, who knows how to get round.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
For an owner, trainer or jockey their dreams are alive at this time of year.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
All the jockeys, trainers and owners should be involved.
The Sun (2016)
The new course got a good reaction from jockeys and trainers.
The Sun (2006)
Why would anyone want to be a horse racing jockey?
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Why does the jockey get the praise?
The Sun (2012)
They put a lot of trust in young jockeys.
The Sun (2013)
This has not been a great month for the former champion jockey.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Overnight both horse and jockey became deserved celebrities.
The Sun (2009)
My editor told me to get a top jockey to defend the course.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
He was a legendary figure to the young jockeys.
The Sun (2013)
It is amazing how he has adapted to being a top Flat jockey.
The Sun (2014)
This year will bring his nineteenth successive jockeys' championship.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
For both jockey and trainer, this was a first taste of group one glory.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The fact that there was no outright winner of the jockeys' championship mattered not a jot.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Classy, represents champion trainer and top jockey.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
By the time they had finally got round to abandon it, half the jockeys had already gone home.
The Sun (2009)
Is jockey power taking over terrestrial TV racing?
The Sun (2008)
Being second jockey there is fine when the horses are in form but obviously I'd like to be a stable jockey somewhere.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
In other languages
jockey
British English: jockey /ˈdʒɒkɪ/ NOUN
A jockey is someone who rides a horse in a race.
American English: jockey
Arabic: جُوكِي
Brazilian Portuguese: jóquei
Chinese: 赛马骑师
Croatian: džokej
Czech: žokej
Danish: jockey
Dutch: jockey
European Spanish: jinete
Finnish: kilparatsastaja
French: jockey
German: Rennreiter
Greek: τζόκεϊ
Italian: fantino
Japanese: 競馬騎手
Korean: 경마 기수
Norwegian: jockey
Polish: dżokej
European Portuguese: jóquei
Romanian: jocheu
Russian: жокей
Latin American Spanish: jinete
Swedish: jockey
Thai: คนขี่ม้าแข่ง
Turkish: jokey
Ukrainian: жокей
Vietnamese: người cưỡi ngựa đua
All related terms of 'jockey'
disc jockey
A disc jockey is someone who plays and introduces music on the radio or at a party or nightclub .
disk jockey
→ disc jockey
jockey box
a small compartment in a car dashboard for the storage of miscellaneous articles
jockey cap
a cap with a long peak projecting from the forehead
Jockey Club
the governing body that regulates and controls horse-racing both on the flat and over jumps
jump jockey
A jump jockey is someone who rides horses in races such as steeplechases, where the horses have to jump over obstacles .
bench jockey
a player on the bench who taunts opposing players, the officials, etc.
Jockey Shorts
Jockey shorts are a type of men's underpants.
mouse jockey
a person whose job mainly involves working with computers, esp for web and graphic design
video jockey
a person who introduces and plays videos , esp of pop songs , on a television programme
jockey for position
If someone is jockeying for position , they are using whatever methods they can in order to get into a better position than their rivals .
Chinese translation of 'jockey'
jockey
(ˈdʒɔkɪ)
n(c)
(Sport) 赛(賽)马(馬)骑(騎)师(師) (sàimǎ qíshī) (位, wèi)
vi
to jockey for position[rivals, competitors]运(運)用手段谋(謀)取利益 (yùnyòng shǒuduàn móuqǔ lìyì)
(noun)
Definition
a person who rides horses in races as a profession
It's a big day for Britain's former top jockey.
Synonyms
horse-rider
rider
A rider came towards us.
equestrian
a record performance yet to be beaten by any other British equestrian
1 (verb)
Definition
to try to obtain an advantage by skilful manoeuvring
The rival political parties are already jockeying for power.
Synonyms
compete
The stores will inevitably end up competing with each other for increased market shares.
fight
He had to fight hard for his place in the team.
struggle
The shopkeeper struggled with the intruder for some time before the intruder ran off.
contest
Your former employer has to reply within 14 days in order to contest the case.
contend
The two main groups contended for power.
strive
He strives hard to keep himself very fit.
vie
The two candidates are vying for the support of the New York voters.
challenge
2 (verb)
Neil watched him jockey the craft among the running seas.
Synonyms
manoeuvre
We attempted to manoeuvre the canoe closer to him.
manage
engineer
a short-lived coup engineered by the army
negotiate
trim
manipulate
He's a very difficult character. He manipulates people.
She was unable, for once, to manipulate events.
cajole
It was he who cajoled the actor into making the film.
insinuate
wheedle
finagle (informal)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of cajole
Definition
to persuade by flattery
It was he who cajoled the actor into making the film.
Synonyms
persuade,
tempt,
lure,
flatter,
manoeuvre,
seduce,
entice,
coax,
beguile,
wheedle,
sweet-talk (informal),
inveigle
in the sense of contend
Definition
to compete or fight
The two main groups contended for power.
Synonyms
compete,
fight,
struggle,
clash,
contest,
strive,
emulate,
vie,
grapple,
jostle,
skirmish,
dispute
in the sense of contest
Definition
to dispute
Your former employer has to reply within 14 days in order to contest the case.
Synonyms
oppose,
question,
challenge,
argue,
debate,
dispute,
object to,
litigate,
call in or into question
Nearby words of
jockey
job
jobless
jobs for the boys
jockey
jocose
jocular
jog
Synonyms of 'jockey'
jockey
Explore 'jockey' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of engineer
Definition
to cause or plan (an event or situation) in a clever or devious manner
a short-lived coup engineered by the army
Synonyms
bring about,
plan,
control,
cause,
effect,
manage,
set up (informal),
scheme,
arrange,
plot,
manoeuvre,
encompass,
mastermind,
orchestrate,
contrive,
concoct,
wangle (informal),
finagle (informal)
in the sense of equestrian
a record performance yet to be beaten by any other British equestrian
Synonyms
rider,
jockey (archaic),
or woman or person">horseman or woman or person,
horse rider,
knight,
cavalier
in the sense of fight
He had to fight hard for his place in the team.
Synonyms
strive,
battle,
push,
struggle,
contend
in the sense of manipulate
Definition
to control something or someone cleverly or deviously
He's a very difficult character. He manipulates people.She was unable, for once, to manipulate events.
Synonyms
influence,
control,
direct,
guide,
conduct,
negotiate,
exploit,
steer,
manoeuvre,
do a number on (US),
twist around your little finger
in the sense of rider
Definition
a person who rides
A rider came towards us.
Synonyms
horse-rider,
jockey,
equestrian,
horseman or woman or person
in the sense of strive
Definition
to make a great effort
He strives hard to keep himself very fit.
Synonyms
try,
labour,
struggle,
fight,
attempt,
compete,
strain,
contend,
endeavour,
go for it (informal),
try hard,
toil,
make every effort,
go all out (informal),
bend over backwards (informal),
do your best,
go for broke (slang),
leave no stone unturned,
bust a gut (informal),
do all you can,
give it your best shot (informal),
jump through hoops (informal),
break your neck (informal),
exert yourself,
make an all-out effort (informal),
knock yourself out (informal),
do your utmost,
do your damnedest (informal),
give it your all (informal),
rupture yourself (informal)
in the sense of struggle
Definition
to fight with someone, often for possession of something
The shopkeeper struggled with the intruder for some time before the intruder ran off.
Synonyms
fight,
battle,
wrestle,
grapple,
compete,
contend,
scuffle,
lock horns
in the sense of vie
Definition
to compete (with someone)
The two candidates are vying for the support of the New York voters.