jock
/dʤɔk/
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Definition
- Noun:
- An athletic supporter: A protective garment worn by males to support the genitals during sports or strenuous physical activity.
- An athlete: (Informal, chiefly North American) A person who is trained in or good at sports, especially one who is muscular and dedicated to athletics. This term often carries connotations of a stereotypical, sports-focused personality.
Usage Examples
Noun (Athletic supporter):
- He made sure to wear his jock before the football game.
- The equipment list required a cup and jock for protection.
Noun (Athlete):
- He was a total jock in high school, playing three varsity sports.
- The party was full of jocks from the university's football team.
Advanced Usage
"Jock itch": (Noun, Informal) A common fungal infection (tinea cruris) of the groin area, often associated with athletes due to sweat and friction.
- After his workout, he showered immediately to avoid getting jock itch.
"Jock strap": (Noun) Another term for an athletic supporter.
- He bought a new jock strap for the wrestling season.
Variants and Related Words
- Jockey (noun): A professional rider in horse races. While "jock" is a clipped form of "jockey," their common meanings are distinct in modern usage.
- Jockish (adjective, informal): Resembling or characteristic of a stereotypical athlete.
- His jockish attitude sometimes annoyed his more artistic friends.
Synonyms
- Athletic supporter: (for the garment) Cup, supporter.
- Athlete: (for the person) Sportsman, sportswoman, letterman (in a school context), muscleman (informal).
Related Phrases
"All brawn and no brains": (Idiom) A stereotype sometimes unfairly associated with the term "jock," implying physical strength but lack of intelligence.
- He was tired of people assuming he was all brawn and no brains just because he was a jock.
"Jock culture": (Noun phrase) The social environment, attitudes, and behaviors often associated with a group of dedicated athletes, particularly in a school or university setting.
- The film explored the pressures of jock culture in an American high school.
Noun
- a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise
- a person trained to compete in sports