jock

jock · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (informal, chiefly North American) An athlete, especially a male student who plays sports.

  2. 2.

    (informal) A person who is obsessively interested in a particular activity (often in compounds).

  3. 3.

    Short for jockstrap; an athletic supporter.

Forms

plural: jocks

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    shock jock — a radio host known for provocative content
  • •
    disc jockey (DJ) — a person who plays recorded music

Related words

Antonyms: geek, nerd
See also: athlete, jockey, sports
Synonyms: athlete, sportsman

Etymology

Shortened from jockstrap, which comes from slang jock meaning "penis" (from Jock, a Scottish diminutive of John) plus strap.