Definition of: jockey

(jok′ē) noun
1. One employed to ride horses, especially at races.
2. One who takes undue advantage in trade.
3. Obs. A strolling minstrel.
4. Obs. A lad; boy.
5. Obs. A horse dealer.
—v. ·eyed, ·ey·ing v.i.
1. To maneuver for an advantage: to jockey for position.
2. To be tricky; cheat.
3. To ride as a jockey.
—v.t.
4. To put or guide by skilful handling or control.
5. To trick; cheat.
6. To ride (a horse) in a race. [Dim. of JOCK]