jockey
word
/ˈdʒɑki/
JAH-kee
/dʒˈɒki/
JO-kee
Definition
A jockey is someone who rides horses in races as a profession. It can also mean someone who tries to gain an advantage in a competitive situation.
Usage & Nuances
'Jockey' is most commonly used for horse racing professionals. Informally, 'to jockey for position' means to compete for advantage. It's rarely used outside these contexts. Don't confuse with 'disc jockey' (DJ), which has a different meaning.
Spanish: jinete - jockeyPortuguese (BR): jóquei - cavaleiro (corrida de cavalos)Portuguese (PT): jóquei - cavaleiro (corrida de cavalos)Chinese (Simplified): 骑师 - 驾驶员（马赛）Chinese (Traditional): 騎師 - 駕駛員（賽馬）Hindi: जॉकी - घुड़दौड़ का सवारArabic: فارِس (سباق الخيل) - جوكيBengali: জকি - প্রতিযোগিতায় সুবিধা নেওয়ার চেষ্টা করা ব্যক্তিRussian: жокей - человек, стремящийся получить преимущество (переносное значение)Japanese: ジョッキー - 有利な位置を狙う人Vietnamese: jockey - người cố gắng giành lợi thếKorean: 조키 - 유리한 위치를 차지하려는 사람Turkish: jokey - avantaj sağlamaya çalışan kişiUrdu: جوکی - برتری حاصل کرنے کی کوشش کرنے والا شخصIndonesian: joki - orang yang berusaha meraih keuntungan
Example Sentences
The jockey rode the winning horse.
basic
A jockey must be small and light.
basic
My cousin wants to become a jockey someday.
basic
He tried to jockey for the best spot at the concert.
natural
Many politicians jockey for power during an election.
natural
As soon as the gates opened, the jockeys burst out onto the track.
natural