jock

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[ jok ]
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nounInformal.

Origin of jock

1
First recorded in 1820–30; shortened form of jockey

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Other definitions for jock (2 of 3)

jock2
[ jok ]

noun
  1. a jockstrap.

  2. Informal. an athlete.

  1. Informal. an enthusiast: a computer jock.

Origin of jock

2
First recorded in 1950–55; by shortening from jockstrap

Other definitions for Jock (3 of 3)

Jock
[ jok ]

noun
  1. Scot. and Irish English.

    • a nickname for John.

    • an innocent lad; country boy.

  2. British Informal.

    • a Scottish soldier or a soldier in a Scottish regiment.

    • Usually Offensive. a term used to refer to or address a Scot.

  1. a male given name.

Origin of Jock

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First recorded in 1500–10

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British Dictionary definitions for jock (1 of 2)

jock

/ (dʒɒk) /


noun
  1. informal short for disc jockey

  2. informal short for jockstrap

  1. US informal an athlete

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

British Dictionary definitions for Jock (2 of 2)

Jock

/ (dʒɒk) /


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

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