jockey
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: jockeys · jockeying · jockeyed
Sense 1
One who rides racehorses competitively.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
That part of a variable resistor or potentiometer that rides over the resistance wire
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To ride (a horse) in a race.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To jostle by riding against.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “jockey” mean?
One who rides racehorses competitively.
Is “jockey” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.