GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 3 definitions

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   Jockey , n.; pl. Jockeys . [Dim. of Jack, Scot. Jock; orig., a boy who rides horses. See 2d Jack.]
   1913 Webster
   A professional rider of horses in races.
   Addison.
   
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   A dealer in horses; a horse trader.
   Macaulay.
   
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   A cheat; one given to sharp practice in trade.
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   Jockey, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Jockeyed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Jockeying.]
   “ To jostle by riding against one.”
   Johnson.
   
   1913 Webster
   To play the jockey toward; to cheat; to trick; to impose upon in trade; as, to jockey a customer.
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   To maneuver; to move in an intricate manner so as to avoid obstacles; as, to jockey a large cabinet up a winding staircase.
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3.       
   Jockey, v. i.
   To play or act the jockey; to cheat.
   1913 Webster
   To maneuver oneself aggressively or skillfully so as to achieve an advantage; as, he jockeyed himself into position to be noticed.
   PJC