Jockey

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɑki/

Definitions of jockey

noun A person who rides horses in horse racing or other competitive equestrian events.

Example Sentences

A1 The jockey rode the horse in the race.

A2 The jockey won the race by a narrow margin.

B1 The jockey is skilled at handling different types of horses.

B2 The jockey's experience in the field has earned them a reputation for success.

C1 The jockey's strategic maneuvers during the race secured a first place finish.

C2 The jockey's precise control over the horse's movements demonstrated their mastery of the sport.

Examples of jockey in a Sentence

formal The jockey skillfully guided the horse to victory in the race.

informal The jockey rode like a pro and won the race.

slang That jockey has some serious skills on the track.

figurative She's a jockey in the world of finance, always maneuvering her way to success.

Grammatical Forms of jockey

• past tense: jockeyed
• plural: jockeys
• comparative: more jockey
• superlative: most jockey
• present tense: jockeys
• future tense: will jockey
• perfect tense: have jockeyed
• continuous tense: is jockeying
• singular: jockey
• positive degree: jockey
• infinitive: to jockey
• gerund: jockeying
• participle: jockeyed

Origin and Evolution of jockey

First Known Use: 1529 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'jockey' originated from the Middle English word 'jockei' which meant a person who rides horses professionally.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'jockey' has evolved to refer specifically to a professional horse racer or someone who rides horses competitively in races.