jock
pronunciation
How to pronounce jock in British English:
UK [dʒɒk]
How to pronounce jock in American English:
US [dʒɑk]
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- Noun:
- a person trained to compete in sports
- a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise
Word Origin
- jock (n.)
- 1952, short for jockstrap "supporter of the male genital organs," which also meant, in slang, "athletic male." Jock with the meaning "an athletic man" is from 1963, American English slang.
Example
- 1. I think my jock days are pretty much behind me .
- 2. Jock is a name used by english people for scotsmen and it is considered offensive by some people .
- 3. He called out , his stupid jock lackeys guffawing at the same tired joke he always made .
- 4. If power sources were in high school , coal would be the popular jock and solar the awkward little brother .
- 5. Dr mills adds that while fitness and sport are positive goals , companies need to discourage a macho jock culture .