jock itch

American  

noun

Pathology.

1. a fungal infection of the skin in the groin area, occurring most commonly in males, especially in warm climates, characterized by itchy and often scaly lesions; tinea cruris.

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Etymology

Origin of jock itch

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Norms eventually hopes to offer products for “the butt to the gut and beyond,” Katz said about future ventures for athlete’s foot, jock itch and constipation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

Healthcare providers should watch out for new and highly contagious forms of ringworm or jock itch, which are emerging as a potential public health threat, according to a pair of reports.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2024

Or maybe a bad case of jock itch.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2019

Some people use it for acne, rosacea or jock itch.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2019

“This is supposed to keep the jock itch down,” Monaco said.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers