jockeying

noun

an operator of some vehicle or machine or apparatus

someone employed to ride horses in horse races

verb

ride a racehorse as a professional jockey

compete (for an advantage or a position)

defeat someone through trickery or deceit

Roots

iohannesjock- · Latin · Jock, common man

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