Jockey

Jockey

Noun / Verb · /ˈdʒɒk.i/

Definition

(Noun) a person who rides horses in races professionally; (Verb) to manoeuvre or handle something or someone so as to gain an advantage; to jockey for position is to compete cleverly for a better situation.

Origin

From Jock, a Scottish diminutive of the name John, used as a general term for a man or boy, especially a stable boy or rider. Used in English from the early 17th century.