verb
- past tense of outjockey; to gain an advantage over someone through skillful maneuvering or cunning tactics
Usage: informal; usually used in competitive or strategic contexts
Examples
- She outjockeyed her rival for the promotion by presenting a stronger proposal.
- The team outjockeyed their opponents in the final minutes of the game.
- He felt outjockeyed when his competitor secured the contract first.
- The politician outjockeyed his challengers during the debate.
- They outjockeyed the other bidders at the auction.