pump jockey
American slang for a petrol pump attendant — someone who works at a gas station, filling cars and sometimes checking oil and tyres.
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American slang for a petrol pump attendant — someone who works at a gas station, filling cars and sometimes checking oil and tyres. The term has a slightly dismissive edge, suggesting a low-status job. Most relevant in the era before self-service became standard at American gas stations.
Back when every station was full-service, a good pump jockey could have your tank filled and your windshield clean in under two minutes.
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(US, slang) pump attendant.
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