American slang for a petrol pump attendant — someone who works at a gas station, filling cars and sometimes checking oil and tyres.
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.
US slang for a petrol station attendant — someone who pumps petrol, checks oil, and cleans windscreens at a filling station. Common in the era of full-service petrol stations, which were standard in America through much of the 20th century. The jockey suffix, as in disc jockey, suggests someone who operates or handles something with skill.
(slang) The pilot of a jet fighter aircraft.
(US) The ground-based drive for a submerged pump in an oil borehole.
(US, slang) pump attendant.
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