: a radio personality noted for provocative or inflammatory commentary
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The talk-show host’s workspace is very public, with an assistant’s desk next to his and two more staffers peering in from the other side of a large wall of glass, much like his producers did in his early days as a shock jock.—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2025 In addition to Kirk, Newsom has hosted shock jock Michael Savage and Donald Trump strategist Steve Bannon.—Lia Russell, Sacramento Bee, 18 Mar. 2025 The latest: The legendary Chicago shock jock has been off the air since 2020.—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 21 Feb. 2025 The national media trumpets Tomlin’s non-losing seasons, while the local radio shock jocks blast him for postseason failures.—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shock jock
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