Definition of Disc-jockey

1. Verb. Comment on music to be played. "He has a job disk-jockeying on the weekend"

Exact synonyms: Disk-jockey, Dj
Generic synonyms: Comment
Derivative terms: Dj

Lexicographical Neighbors of Disc-jockey

disburdenment
disburdenments
disburdens
disbursal
disbursals
disburse
disbursed
disburser
disbursers
disburses
disbursing
disburthen
disc
disc-jockey (current term)
disc-tongued frog
disc brake
disc brakes
disc drive
disc drives
disc electrophoresis
disc flower
disc gel
disc golf
disc harrow
disc jockey
disc jockeys
disc pack
disc sequestration

Literary usage of Disc-jockey

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. SANGUINE FLUID: Evolution Of Death by James Spade (2006)
"Male disc jockey: “And that was ‘All Alone' by the late great Phyllis Hyman on 98.9 KISS ... Female disc jockey: “It sure was. I grew up on Phyllis Hyman. ..."

2. Community-based Interventions For Smokers: The Commit Field Experience by Beti Thompson, David M. Burns, William R. Lynn, Donald Shopland (2004)
"Several radio commercials were developed with the collaboration of a local disc jockey who donated his time. The commercials urged listeners who were ..."

3. Challenges in U.S.-Asian Policy: Hearing Before the Committee on by Nancy Lubin (1999)
"... a truck until their death and other people mimicking it in New York in a parade or even a disc-jockey in Washington, DC seeking to get a cheap laugh. ..."

4. Practical Ideas for Teaching Writing As a Process by Carol B. Olson (1996)
"(As she enters, the disc jockey starts playing the song by the group Queen, "Sheer Heart Attack.") She makes her way to the ring dancing, taking off bits ..."

5. Celebrate Life!: A Guide for Planning All Night Alcohol edited by Sharon Murphy (1994)
"Any suggestions on what you would like to see next year? 7. Did you like the Disc Jockey that played? Would you have preferred a band? ..."

6. Gayellow Pages: The National Edition 2005-2006 USA and Canada by Frances Green (2005)
"... DISC JOCKEY ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL OCCASIONS For all your insurance needs now and for the future. ..."

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