jockey
Translation
jockey
Examples
The jockey weighed only 110 pounds.
The jockey weighed only 110 pounds.
He is one of the best jockeys in the country.
He is one of the best jockeys in the country.
Grammar Patterns
a jockey a person who rides horses in races He is one of the best jockeys in the country.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rider, equestrian, horseman
Etymology
A diminutive of 'Jock', a Scottish form of the name 'John', often used to mean 'boy' or 'lad'.
Memory Tips
Picture a small person ('Jocky') on a huge horse, trying to win a race.