Definition

Short for 'video jockey,' a television personality who introduced and hosted music videos on MTV and similar networks, analogous to a radio DJ but for the visual medium.

Example Usage

Kurt Loder was one of MTV's most famous VJs, delivering news updates between videos.

Origin

Coined as a parallel to 'disc jockey' (DJ) in radio, adapted for the music television era when video hosting became a distinct role.

Fun Fact

VJs like Martha Quinn, Nina Blackwood, Mark Goodman, and Alan Hunter became celebrities in their own right during MTV's early years.

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