What does JOCKS mean?

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Plural noun

Definitions

1. Informal term for an athlete or sportsman.

2. Short for jockstrap, a supportive undergarment worn by men during sports or other physical activities.

Pronunciations

US: /dʒɑks/

UK: /dʒɒks/

Origin and Usage

The term "jocks" originated in the United States in the early 1960s as a shortened form of "jockstrap," a type of undergarment worn by male athletes to support and protect their genitals during physical activity. Over time, the term "jocks" has come to refer more broadly to athletes or sportsmen in general, particularly those who participate in team sports such as football, basketball, and baseball.

Synonyms

Athletes, sportsmen, players, competitors.

Related Words

Sport, games, teams, balls, sweat.

Example Sentences

• She dated a lot of jocks in college.
• He always wore a jock under his football uniform.
• The schools jocks dominated the basketball court.