bench jockey en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
As verbal jousting is frequently called "riding", the "rider" sitting on a bench came to be known as the "bench jockey".
Meanings
- (US, idiomatic, slang) A player, coach or manager who verbally annoys and distracts opposition players and umpires from his team's dugout bench.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bench jockeys | Number=Plur | lexicographic |