Antonyms for jockey

Grammar : Verb

Spell : jok-ee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈdʒɒk i

Definition 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

Synonyms for jockey

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