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jock
1[ jok ]
jock
2[ jok ]
noun
- a jockstrap.
- Informal. an athlete.
- Informal. an enthusiast:
a computer jock.
Jock
3[ jok ]
noun
- Scot. and Irish English.
- a nickname for John.
- an innocent lad; country boy.
- British Informal.
- a Scottish soldier or a soldier in a Scottish regiment.
- Usually Offensive. a term used to refer to or address a Scot.
- a male given name.
Jock
1/ dʒɒk /
noun
- a slang word or term of address for a Scot
jock
2/ dʒɒk /
noun
- informal.short for disc jockey
- informal.short for jockstrap
- informal.an athlete
- mining a pointed bar of steel inserted into the wheel of a mine vehicle and used for emergency braking
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Example Sentences
In fact, Austin native McKenzie grew up a jock, and even played middle school football with Drew Brees.
Only one of the five words makes sense—who is Jock Tamson and what are bairns?
We are left with stalwart genres (action, rom com) and classic roles (prude, seductress, jock, backstory-less best friend).
“I was always the misfit jock who was with people painting on walls,” he says.
A jock, a neck injury cut short a possible career in wrestling.
"Doubtless you are very well off, Mr. Jock," Pauline continued, and this time the sneer in her voice was hardly veiled.
And then, speaking rather suddenly, "You seem to have a very good memory, Mr. Jock Jacques."
I'm no gaun to hurt you; but I'm gaun to tak' Black Jock oot o' your clutches as shair as daith.
Black Jock saw Mag Robertson's eyes staring at him, as he hurried over the moor.
By and by a village worthy came in, and he was at once hailed by Black Jock, and invited to have a glass.
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