shock jock
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of shock jock
1985–90,
Example Sentences
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On the James Whale Radio Show, the presenter was a cross between a shock jock, talk show host, gonzo roving reporter and working men's club MC.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2025
She's already spoken with one-time shock jock Howard Stern and visited "The View."
From Salon ● Oct. 14, 2024
The second, “The Chris Chatman Do-Over,” which stars the comedian Ike Barinholtz as a hot-take-spouting Joe Rogan-esque shock jock, wrapped up last month.
From New York Times ● May 8, 2024
Equally interesting is 20 minutes with Mr. Bridges and acting coach Stephen Bridgewater as they discuss teaching the actor to be a shock jock with archival improvisation sessions included.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 23, 2023
Conservative shock jock Rush Limbaugh railed against the document.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 18, 2022
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