jockeying

The word “jockeying” has 3 syllables: jock-ey-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈdʒɑːkiɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for jockeying?

In the thesaurus, “jockeying” has 13 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for jockeying along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for jockeying

Antonyms for jockeying

  • botching
  • bungling
  • fumbling
  • mishandling

Meanings of jockeying

  • verb
    1. To ride (a horse) in a race.
    2. To jostle by riding against.
    3. To maneuver (something) by skill for one's advantage.
    4. To cheat or trick.
  • noun
    1. The act of one who jockeys.

Example Sentences

  • The candidates were jockeying for position in the final days of the election campaign.
  • The two companies are jockeying for dominance in the tech industry.
  • In the crowded market, startups are constantly jockeying for investor attention.
  • The players were jockeying for the best spots on the field during the warm-up.
  • The team is jockeying to get ahead of their competitors before the final deadline.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jockeying, such as: addressing, botching, bungling, engineering, finessing, fumbling, handling.

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