shock jock

noun

Definition of shock jocknext
as in disc jockey

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Recent Examples of shock jock Odenkirk and Zulevic’s take on the history is more of a lighthearted fun teen romp and a showcase of shock jock Steve Dahl on a wild and unexpected summer night, rather than the ignominy that the night would come to represent to some. — William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025 During Glaser's interview with Stern, the shock jock praised her for mocking CBS News despite the Golden Globes airing on CBS. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026 And like Limbaugh, who built himself from a radio shock jock to a media titan by feeding listeners’ grievances, Fuentes tells his audience a story that encourages them to channel their anxieties and frustrations into disdain and hate for women and non-white people. — Donie O'Sullivan, CNN Money, 6 June 2026 Mike Veeck, son of team owner Bill Veeck, hatched a plan to stop the hemorrhaging, inviting WLUP shock jock Steve Dahl to burn a crate of disco records on the field in the break between a White Sox and Detroit Tigers doubleheader. — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for shock jock
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  1. disc jockey
  2. DJ
Noun
  • The Minnesota native — who began his acting career shortly after serving in World War II and working as a radio disc jockey — starred in more than 30 films over his career.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • During court proceedings in Clark County, Hamade was identified as a dentist from Dearborn, Michigan, while Harb works as a disc jockey and Sobh works as a physical therapist.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Definition of disc jockey
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  • There’s a resident big band that sets the tempo for dancing—there are even gentlemen hosts available for ladies—and a DJ rocks the small disco late into the night.
    — Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • There also will be live music with a DJ, giveaways from Ramsey County Parks and Recreation, a scavenger hunt for kids and other family-friendly activities.
    — Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
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