jock

¹

[jok]

noun

Informal.

1. jockey.

2. disc jockey.

jock

²

[jok]

noun

1. a jockstrap.

2. Informal.,  an athlete.

3. Informal.,  an enthusiast.

   a computer jock.

Jock

³

[jok]

noun

1. Scot. and Irish English.

   1. a nickname for John.

   2. an innocent lad; country boy.

2. British Informal.

   1. a Scottish soldier or a soldier in a Scottish regiment.

   2. Usually Offensive.,  a term used to refer to or address a Scot.

3. a male given name.

jock

¹

/ dʒɒk /

noun

1. informal,  short for disc jockey

2. informal,  short for jockstrap

3. informal,  an athlete

4. mining a pointed bar of steel inserted into the wheel of a mine vehicle and used for emergency braking

Jock

²

/ dʒɒk /

noun

1. a slang word or term of address for a Scot

Word History and Origins

Origin of jock¹

First recorded in 1820–30; shortened form of jockey

Origin of jock²

First recorded in 1950–55; by shortening from jockstrap

Origin of jock³

First recorded in 1500–10

Example Sentences

He could have become a celebrity without breaking a sweat as the war hero, the jock, the husband, the cowboy, the American ideal made incarnate.

From Los Angeles Times

The truth is, Hank doesn’t think at all about who he is, or could become — only of the jock he was — which is the core of his problem.

From Los Angeles Times

For those who are interested, the collection looks like a preppy, a jock and a member of the “Duck Dynasty” cast got together and brainstormed.

From Los Angeles Times

We’ve all heard the story of the high school party through the eyes of the jocks and the cheerleaders and the popular kids.

From Los Angeles Times

On the James Whale Radio Show, the presenter was a cross between a shock jock, talk show host, gonzo roving reporter and working men's club MC.

From BBC