1. resembling, characteristic of, or befitting a jockey; relating to horse racing or jockeys
Usage: informal; rare in modern usage
2. marked by cunning, maneuvering, or shrewd tactics; characterized by jockeying for position
Usage: informal; figurative

Examples

• His jockeyish skills on horseback impressed the racing officials.
• The politician's jockeyish tactics to gain support were transparent to most voters.
• She adopted a jockeyish approach to negotiating the contract.
• The team's jockeyish maneuvering for playoff position frustrated their rivals.
• His jockeyish demeanor suggested he was always looking for an advantage.