Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

shock jock



Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

Conservative shock jock Rush Limbaugh railed against the document.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2022

He becomes a national host in 1988, not out of politics but out of radio shock jock entertainment.

From Salon • Oct. 17, 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




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "shock jock" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com