Jockey — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈjä-kē/ jock·ey

Meaning & Definition of Jockey

Jockey (noun)

  1. a person who rides or drives a horse especially as a professional in a race
  2. a person who operates or works with a specified vehicle, device, object, or material

Jockey (verb)

  1. to maneuver or manipulate by adroit or devious means
  2. to change the position of by a series of movements
  3. to ride or drive (a horse) as a jockey

Jockey (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in engineer, finesse

    similar: engineer, finesse, address, contend (with), cope (with), field, grapple (with), hack, handle, manage, maneuver, manipulate, negotiate, play, swing, take, treat, bring off, carry off, carry out, get off, pull, command, direct, guide, steer, control, micromanage, regulate, run, react (to), respond (to)
    opposite: botch, bungle, foozle, fumble, goof (up), louse up, mess (up), mishandle, muff, scamp

Related Entry: Disc jockey (noun)

Disc jockey is a different word from Jockey. The synonyms below are for disc jockey, not for jockey.

  1. as in DJ, shock jock

    similar: DJ, shock jock, veejay, VJ, mistress of ceremonies, huckster, pitchman, announcer, emcee, host, MC, anchor, anchorman, anchorperson, anchorwoman, newscaster, CBer, ham, radioman

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Jockey

The most common words with a similar meaning to Jockey:

engineer, finesse, address, contend (with), cope (with), field, grapple (with), hack, handle, manage, maneuver, manipulate, negotiate, play, swing, take, treat, bring off, carry off, carry out, get off, pull, command, direct, guide, steer, control, micromanage, regulate, run, react (to), respond (to)

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Jockey

Words with the opposite meaning of Jockey:

botch, bungle, foozle, fumble, goof (up), louse up, mess (up), mishandle, muff, scamp

Word Forms of Jockey

Inflections: jockeys, jockeyed, jockeying

Origin & Etymology of Jockey

Jockey, Scots nickname for John

First known use: 1643

Words & Phrases Containing Jockey

jockey club, jockey for position, bench jockey, desk jockey, disc jockey, disk jockey

Frequently Asked Questions about Jockey

What does "Jockey" mean?

"Jockey" means a person who rides or drives a horse especially as a professional in a race. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a person who rides or drives a horse especially as a professional in a race.

What is another word for "Jockey"?

Other words for "Jockey" include engineer, finesse, address, contend (with), cope (with), field, grapple (with) and hack. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Jockey" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Jockey"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Jockey". Common alternatives include engineer, finesse, address, contend (with), cope (with), field, grapple (with), hack, handle and manage.

What is the opposite of "Jockey"?

Antonyms of "Jockey" include botch, bungle, foozle, fumble, goof (up), louse up, mess (up) and mishandle.

Is "Jockey" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Jockey" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Jockey"?

"Jockey" is pronounced /ˈjä-kē/ and divided into syllables as jock·ey.

What is the origin of the word "Jockey"?

"Jockey" comes from Jockey, Scots nickname for John. First known use: 1643.

What is another word for "Jockey" meaning "as in engineer, finesse"?

When "Jockey" (verb) means as in engineer, finesse, synonyms include engineer, finesse, address, contend (with), cope (with) and field. Opposites in this sense include botch, bungle, foozle and fumble.