disk jockey

A form of disc jockey — A person who plays, and sometimes mixes, recorded music at nightclubs, dances, parties, or some other social event; or as a backup musician for spoken word, or hip hop performers.

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Meanings

noundisk jockey (plural disk jockeys)

plural disk jockeys

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of disc jockey.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna person who announces and plays popular recorded music

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