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Synonyms for jockey


Grammar : Verb
Spell : jok-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒɒk i

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Définition of jockey

Origin :
  • 1520s, "boy, fellow," originally a Scottish proper name, variant of Jack. The meaning "person who rides horses in races" first attested 1660s.
  • verb maneuver
Example sentences :
  • He wants the mare stopped, an' don't want no muddlin' about with the jockey, see?
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • Allis gave Jockey Redpath the benefit of her knowledge of Lauzanne's peculiarities.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • Jockey Redpath had been riding Lucretia in her gallops since she had come to Gravesend.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • "But, boss——" There was a note of strong protest in the jockey's voice.
  • Extract from : « Old Man Curry » by Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan
  • Jockey Grogan laughed and flung an insult over his shoulder.
  • Extract from : « Old Man Curry » by Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan
  • I reckon from what he said 'bout Walsh that he's in with the jockey syndicate.
  • Extract from : « Old Man Curry » by Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan
  • Old Man Curry began to chuckle, and the jockey eyed him curiously.
  • Extract from : « Old Man Curry » by Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan
  • It was even said that he had procured a jockey to throw a stake race.
  • Extract from : « Chit-Chat; Nirvana; The Searchlight » by Mathew Joseph Holt
  • He leaned over and patted her shoulder, easing her of his weight like a jockey.
  • Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • At the three-quarter post he was so far ahead that the jockey must have been lonely.
  • Extract from : « Lighter Than You Think » by Nelson Bond

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