—n. (pl. -eys)
—v. (-eys, -eyed)
1 tr. a trick or cheat (a person). b outwit.
2 tr. (foll. by away, out, in, etc.) draw (a person) by trickery.
3 intr. cheat.
Phrases and idioms:
jockey cap a cap with a long peak, as worn by jockeys. jockey for position try to gain an advantageous position esp. by skilful manoeuvring or unfair action.
Derivatives:
jockeydom n. jockeyship n.
Etymology: dimin. of JOCK
Useful english dictionary. 2012.