disc jockey

disc jock·ey

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [disk jok-ee]
- /dɪsk ˈdʒɒk i/
- /dɪsk ˈdʒɒk.i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [disk jok-ee]
- /dɪsk ˈdʒɒk i/

Definitions of disc jockey words

noun disc jockey a person who conducts a radio broadcast consisting of recorded music, informal talk, commercial announcements, etc. 1
noun disc jockey a person who selects, plays, and announces records at a discotheque. 1
noun disc jockey plays music on radio 1
noun disc jockey plays music in nightclub 1
countable noun disc jockey A disc jockey is someone who plays and introduces CDs on the radio or at a disco. 0
noun disc jockey a person who announces and plays recorded music, esp pop music, on a radio programme, etc 0

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Origin of disc jockey

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1940-45

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Parts of speech for Disc jockey

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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disc jockey popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for disc jockey

noun disc jockey

announcer — An announcer is someone who introduces programmes on radio or television or who reads the text of a radio or television advertisement.
broadcaster — A broadcaster is someone who gives talks or takes part in interviews and discussions on radio or television programmes.
deejay — A deejay is the same as a disc jockey.
dj — A disc jockey.
shock jock — a radio disc jockey or host who features offensive or controversial material.

All 7 Synonyms of disc jockey