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Added 10 October 2026

jock

/ˈd͡ʒɒk/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about jock at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A person trained to compete in sports.
A support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise.

Origin

From Jock, a Scottish hypocoristic form of John (compare Jack).

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