shock jock
Americannoun
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shock jocks
plural
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
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
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
She was a frequent guest on late-night talk shows and game shows and with radio shock jock Howard Stern.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 6, 2022
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