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shock jock

shock jock
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [shok jok]
    • /ʃɒk dʒɒk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [shok jok]
    • /ʃɒk dʒɒk/

Definitions of shock jock words

  • noun shock jock a radio disc jockey or host who features offensive or controversial material. 1
  • countable noun shock jock A shock jock is a radio disc jockey who deliberately uses language or expresses opinions that many people find offensive. 0
  • noun shock jock a radio disc jockey who is deliberately controversial or provocative 0
  • noun shock jock a radio talk-show host who features material that is deliberately offensive, vulgar, etc. 0

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Parts of speech for Shock jock

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
exclamation

shock jock popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% 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.

shock jock usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for shock jock

noun shock jock

  • 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.
  • disc jockey — a person who conducts a radio broadcast consisting of recorded music, informal talk, commercial announcements, etc.
  • dj — A disc jockey.

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