Jockey1. (n.) A professional rider of horses in races.
2. (n.) A dealer in horses; a horse trader.
3. (n.) A cheat; one given to sharp practice in trade.
4. (v. t.) To jostle by riding against one.
5. (v. t.) To play the jockey toward; to cheat; to trick; to impose upon in trade; as, to jockey a customer.
6. (v. i.) To play or act the jockey; to cheat.
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