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jockey

Pronunciation: /ˈd͡ʒɒki/

The English word “jockey” has 11 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. One who rides racehorses competitively.
  2. That part of a variable resistor or potentiometer that rides over the resistance wire
  3. An operator of some machinery or apparatus.
  4. A dealer in horses; a horse trader.
  5. A cheat; one given to sharp practice in trade.
  6. A prostitute's client.
  7. A rapist.

verb

  1. To ride (a horse) in a race.
  2. To jostle by riding against.
  3. To maneuver (something) by skill; especially, to do so for one's advantage.
  4. To cheat or trick.
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