jockeying

noun pl. jockeys

1. a person whose work is riding horses in races
2. ☆ Slang one who operates a specified vehicle, machine, etc.

Origin: < Jocky, Jockie, northern Eng and Scot form of Jacky, dim. of jack

transitive verb, intransitive verb jockeyed, jockeying

1. to ride (a horse) in a race
2. to cheat; trick; swindle
3. 1. to maneuver for position or advantage
   2. to bring about by such maneuvering
4. ☆ Slang to be the operator, pilot, etc. (of)