Home › Daily Editorial › Vocabulary › jockey

jockey meaning in Hindi

nounAsked 3× in SSC · latest SSC MTS 2025One Word Substitution
jockey noun

Meaning: A person who rides horses professionally in races

Hindi: घुड़सवार (रेस में)

Synonyms: rider, horseman

Asked in: SSC MTS 2025 · SSC CPO 2024 T-1 · SSC CPO 2019 T-2

jockey in SSC previous-year questions

  1. SSC CPO 2024 T-1 One Word Substitution

    Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
    A professional rider in horse races

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: B) Jockey

    The correct one-word substitute for "A professional rider in horse races" is Jockey.
    A jockey is a professional rider who races horses in competitive events. This term specifically refers to someone who is skilled in riding horses, particularly in horse racing.
    • Batsman refers to a player in cricket who bats.
    • Stuntman is a person who performs dangerous tasks or stunts in films or television.
    • Southpaw is a term used for a left-handed person, particularly in sports like boxing or baseball.
    Thus, "jockey" is the most appropriate term for a professional rider in horse races.

  2. SSC MTS 2025 One Word Substitution

    Choose the most suitable one-word substitution for the following.
    The one who rides horses professionally.

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: D) Jockey

    The correct one-word substitution is 'Jockey' (Option 4). A jockey is a person who rides horses in races professionally.
    Option 1 ('Rider') is a general term for anyone who rides — not specific to professionals.
    Option 2 ('Groom') is a person who cares for and looks after horses — not a rider.
    Option 3 ('Farrier') is a person who shoes horses — not someone who rides them.

  3. SSC CPO 2019 T-2 One Word Substitution

    Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
    One who rides horses in races

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: C) jockey

    ✅ Correct Answer: Option C (jockey)
    Type: One-Word Substitution
    One who rides horses in races = jockey.
    Meanings
    • porter – one who carries luggage (कुली).
    • sprinter – a short-distance runner (धावक).
    • jockey – a professional horse-race rider (घुड़सवार). ✓
    • athlete – a sportsperson (खिलाड़ी) – too general.

Examples

jockey – questions

What is the meaning of jockey in Hindi?

jockey means “घुड़सवार (रेस में)” in Hindi. In English: A person who rides horses professionally in races

What are the synonyms of jockey?

Synonyms of jockey: rider, horseman.

Has jockey been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – jockey has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2025, SSC CPO 2024 T-1, SSC CPO 2019 T-2.

Most asked in SSC Today's editorial