shock jock

noun

Definition of shock jocknext
as in disc jockey

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Recent Examples of shock jock The fact that neither of the shock jock conspiracy theorists recognized the irony of calling one another conspiracy theorists was not lost on me. — Josh Owens, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026 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 Howard Stern, then a rising shock jock on terrestrial radio, went all in, calling for Goetz to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for shock jock
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  1. disc jockey
  2. DJ
Noun
  • Taco Bell brought in a photo backdrop, balloons and a disc jockey to celebrate the grand opening of its new cantina location.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • The Pennsylvania native soon transitioned to radio, working as a disc jockey before eventually hosting his own shows in markets including Chicago, Detroit, New York City, and Seattle.
    — Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026
Definition of disc jockey
Noun
  • The event includes tailgate games and interactive experiences on the field, a DJ and autographs from coach Brent Key and Tech players.
    — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Tucker beat the double-team to create pressure on third-string quarterback DJ Uiagalelei and flush him from the pocket.
    — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of DJ

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“Shock jock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shock%20jock. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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