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a promiscuous gay male
What is the origin of the term "cock jockey" and how is it used?
Cock jockey arose in late-20th-century slang, especially in gay-related insults. A "jockey" rides and clings on, so the term paints a promiscuous gay man as someone constantly chasing or attached to penises. The meaning isn't subtle: it mocks sexual fixation and frequent partners. It can be hostile or teasing, depending on context, but it's still vulgar.
a sexually promiscuous woman
What is the origin of the term "cock jockey" and how is it used?
Cock jockey is a slang term that appeared in late 20th-century English to describe a sexually promiscuous woman. The term borrows "jockey" in the sense of someone who rides or handles something habitually, and applies it crudely to "cock," implying frequent sexual partners. The meaning comes from the idea of repeated, active engagement, not affection or intimacy. Historically and today, it is derogatory and sexist, used to shame women for perceived sexual behavior, and it remains informal, vulgar, and insulting, mostly found in hostile or mocking speech rather than neutral conversation.
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