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shock jock

American  

noun

  • shock jocks
    plural
  1. a radio disc jockey or host who features offensive or controversial material.


shock jock British  

noun

  1. informal a radio disc jockey who is deliberately controversial or provocative

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of shock jock

1985–90,


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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

The talk show host, who turns 60 in July, began her career in radio as a DJ and shock jock in New York.

From BBC ● Feb. 22, 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

During Monday's episode of his SiriusXM radio show, outspoken shock jock Howard Stern said West almost wants to be "a white man in the Nazi party" and also alleged that he's "so ill."

From Salon ● Dec. 5, 2022

Conservative shock jock Rush Limbaugh railed against the document.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 18, 2022

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