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Jock"ey (?), n.; pl. Jockeys (#). [Dim. of Jack, Scot. Jock; orig., a boy who rides horses. See 2d Jack.]
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1. A professional rider of horses in races. Addison.
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2. A dealer in horses; a horse trader. Macaulay.
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3. A cheat; one given to sharp practice in trade.
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Jock"ey, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Jockeyed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Jockeying.] 1. “ To jostle by riding against one.” Johnson.
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2. To play the jockey toward; to cheat; to trick; to impose upon in trade; as, to jockey a customer.
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3. To maneuver; to move in an intricate manner so as to avoid obstacles; as, to jockey a large cabinet up a winding staircase.
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Jock"ey, v. i. 1. To play or act the jockey; to cheat.
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2. To maneuver oneself aggressivley or skillfully so as to achieve an advantage; as, he jockeyed himself into position to be noticed.
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