disc jockey
or disk jockey
noun
a person who conducts a radio broadcast consisting of recorded music, informal talk, commercial announcements, etc.
a person who selects, plays, and announces records at a discotheque.
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Origin of disc jockey
An Americanism dating back to 1940–45
Words nearby disc jockey
disciplinary, discipline, disciplined, discission, discitis, disc jockey, disclaim, disclaimer, disclamation, disclimax, disclination
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British Dictionary definitions for disc jockey
disc jockey
noun
a person who announces and plays recorded music, esp pop music, on a radio programme, etcAbbreviation: DJ, dj
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