Definition

To ride a horse in a race or to use clever tactics to gain an advantage in a situation.

Example

He decided to jockey for a better position in the competition.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how they jockey for position at the start of the race?

Yeah, it’s always so tense when they’re trying to get ahead.

I think it takes a lot of skill to jockey like that without causing a crash.

Absolutely! The best riders really know how to navigate the chaos.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A person who rides horses in races, usually as a job, or someone who operates a specific vehicle or machine.

Example

The jockey skillfully guided the horse to victory in the race.

Conversation

Did you see that race yesterday?

Yeah, the jockey was amazing!

I can't believe how fast the horses were going.

Definition

To skillfully maneuver or manage something, often in a clever or tricky way.

Example

He had to jockey the car into the tight parking space.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how he jockeyed his way into that parking spot?

Yeah, I was impressed!

I wish I could jockey like that in tight spaces.

Root Explanation

Jockey → The word originates from Middle English *jockey*, which is a diminutive form of *jock*, a nickname for John. It originally referred to a young man or a lad, and over time, it came to specifically denote a person who rides horses in races.

Memory Tip

Think of a young man or lad ('jock') who rides horses — that's how you remember that a jockey is someone who rides horses in races.

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