Outjockeying is a term used to describe the act of gaining an advantage over someone through cunning or strategic maneuvering. Some synonyms for outjockeying include outsmarting, outmaneuvering, outwitting, outplaying, outflanking, and outpacing. These words all suggest a level of skill, intelligence and resourcefulness in gaining a competitive edge. Outwitting and outsmarting connote the use of one's intellect to gain the upper hand, while outmaneuvering and outflanking suggest the use of physical or positional advantages. Outpacing suggests a quicker and more efficient approach that leaves opponents struggling to keep up. Regardless of the method, outjockeying implies that the winner is both shrewd and strategic.