shock jock

noun

Definition of shock jock

: a radio personality noted for provocative or inflammatory commentary

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Recent Examples on the Web In 2020, Stern found himself in a bit of controversy, breaking his silence on a 1993 sketch showing the radio shock jock repeatedly using the N-word in blackface resurfaced online. — Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, "Howard Stern extends SiriusXM contract, signs on for 5 more years," 9 Dec. 2020 Why would a nonpartisan group tap a right-wing shock jock to deliver predictably caustic remarks that echo the Trump Administration’s COVID-19 talking points? — chicagotribune.com, "Letter: Politics at play in New Trier rally," 23 Nov. 2020 Howard Stern is breaking his silence after a 1993 sketch showing the radio shock jock repeatedly using the N-word in blackface has resurfaced online. — Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, "Howard Stern addresses blackface skit that uses N-word after Donald Trump Jr. calls him out," 16 June 2020 Much of the time, Mr. Savage still sounds like any other right-wing shock jock — making fun of Nancy Pelosi and doubting the validity of the #MeToo movement. — Jeremy W. Peters, New York Times, "Why Michael Savage Is Blasting Hannity and the Right-Wing Media on the Virus," 16 Apr. 2020 There were never any shock jock antics, no anger, indignation, or sarcasm. — Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit radio legend, 'Bowling for Dollars' host Bob Allison dies," 26 Mar. 2020 Legendary radio shock jock Don Imus is generating controversy even in death. — NBC News, "Don Imus' legacy: Pioneering broadcaster's death highlights his history of racial insults," 6 Jan. 2020 Radio shock jock Howard Stern claimed President Trump has a soft spot for 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg and doesn’t want to run against the former New York City mayor. — Caitlin Yilek, Washington Examiner, "'He knows how strong the guy is': Howard Stern says Trump secretly 'loves' Bloomberg," 24 Feb. 2020 The pranksters — Russian shock jocks — got Graham back on the phone a few days later, and the South Carolina Republican told them he'd spoken to Trump about their call. — NBC News, "Lindsey Graham duped by Russian pranksters," 10 Oct. 2019

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shock jock

noun

English Language Learners Definition of shock jock

chiefly US : a person who talks on the radio and says things that are offensive to many people : a radio disc jockey who says shocking things

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