Definition of "jockey" in English

noun

1. One who rides racehorses competitively.

2. That part of a variable resistor or potentiometer that rides over the resistance wire

3. (in combination) An operator of some machinery or apparatus.

4. (dated) A dealer in horses; a horse trader.

5. (dated) A cheat; one given to sharp practice in trade.

6. (UK, crime, slang) A prostitute's client.

7. (Ireland, crime, slang) A rapist.

verb

1. To ride (a horse) in a race.

2. To jostle by riding against.

   • They were jockeying for position toward the end of the race.
   • I love jockeying that motorcycle through heavy traffic.

3. To maneuver (something) by skill; especially, to do so for one's advantage.

   • They're all jockeying for promotion.

4. To cheat or trick.

   • I've been jockeyed into doing work for which I get no credit.