A government worker or contractor who "rides" the government shutdown and doesn't have to report to work.
Nick: Do you have to go into work tomorrow if the government shuts down?
Bala: Nah, I'm a shutdown jockey. Let's head to the bar for mid-day drinks.
Bala: Nah, I'm a shutdown jockey. Let's head to the bar for mid-day drinks.
by ImaginaryMohawk September 30, 2013
Get the Shutdown Jockeymug.