Jock: meaning, definitions and examples

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jock

 

[ dส’ษ‘หk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

athletics

A jock is a person who is skilled in or fond of a particular sport or activity, especially one that involves physical exercise.

Synonyms

athlete, player, sportsman.

Examples of usage

  • He's a real jock, always playing basketball or football.
  • She's a jock who excels in track and field events.
  • Many jocks enjoy weightlifting and other forms of exercise.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A jock is a male student-athlete, especially in high school or college.

Synonyms

student-athlete, varsity player.

Examples of usage

  • He's not just a jock, he's also at the top of his class academically.
  • Many jocks are popular among their peers for their athletic achievements.

Translations

Translations of the word "jock" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atleta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ‡เคฒเคพเคกเคผเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sportler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ atlet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพั€ั‚ัะผะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sportowiec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใ‚นใƒชใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท athlรจte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ atleta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sporcu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šด๋™์„ ์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูŠุงุถูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sportovec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกportovec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟๅŠจๅ‘˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกportnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รญรพrรณttamaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฟะพั€ั‚ัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒแƒ แƒขแƒกแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ idmanรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ atleta

Etymology

The term 'jock' originated in the United States in the 1960s, initially used to describe an athlete or a sports enthusiast. It is believed to have derived from the word 'jockstrap', a piece of athletic undergarment worn by male athletes for support. Over time, 'jock' evolved to encompass a broader meaning, referring not only to athletes but also to individuals who are passionate about sports and physical activities.