Jockey
Jockey , noun
[Dim. of Jack, Scot. Jock; orig., a boy who rides horses. See 2d Jack.]
1.
A professional rider of horses in races. — Addison
2.
A dealer in horses; a horse trader. — Macaulay
3.
A cheat; one given to sharp practice in trade.
Jockey , transitive verb
1.
“ To jostle by riding against one.” — Johnson
2.
To play the jockey toward; to cheat; to trick; to impose upon in trade; as, to jockey a customer.
3.
To maneuver; to move in an intricate manner so as to avoid obstacles; as, to jockey a large cabinet up a winding staircase.
Jockey , intransitive verb
1.
To play or act the jockey; to cheat.
2.
To maneuver oneself aggressively or skillfully so as to achieve an advantage; as, he jockeyed himself into position to be noticed.