name
Meaning 1
A nickname.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
jock
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˈd͡ʒɒk/
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General-American: /ˈd͡ʒɑk/
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rhymes with -ɒk
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CMU ARPABET: JH AA1 K Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
name
Meaning 2
A given name.
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name
Meaning 3
A surname.
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noun
Meaning 4
A common man.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, slang
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noun
Meaning 5
A Scotsman.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Ireland, UK, derogatory, slang
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noun
Meaning 6
A jockey.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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noun
Meaning 7
The penis.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated, rare, slang
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noun
Meaning 8
An athletic supporter worn by men to support the genitals especially during sports.
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Synonyms: jockstrap
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noun
Meaning 9
A young male athlete, typically tall and aged 16–23.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, slang
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noun
Meaning 10
An enthusiastic sports fan, especially one with few other interests, often stereotyped as slow-witted person of large size and great physical strength.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, derogatory, slang
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noun
Meaning 11
A disc jockey.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: slang
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noun
Meaning 12
A specialist computer programmer.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, dated, in-compounds, slang
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
Examples
- compiler jock
- systems jock
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noun
Meaning 13
Food; meals.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Yorkshire, dialectal, uncountable
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noun
Meaning 14
Alternative letter-case form of jock
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Usage: UK, alt-of, slang
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verb
Meaning 15
To masturbate.
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Usage: slang
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Synonyms: jack off, jerk off, wank, wank off
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verb
Meaning 16
To humiliate.
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Usage: slang
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Synonyms: punk
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verb
Meaning 17
To steal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: slang
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Synonyms: gank
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noun
Meaning 18
a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: athletic supporter, supporter, suspensor, jockstrap
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: man's clothing, protective garment
noun
Meaning 19
a person trained to compete in sports
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: athlete
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: contestant
Narrower terms: acrobat, amateur, ball hawk, ballplayer, baseball player, basketball player, basketeer, cager, climber, cricketer, football player, footballer, gymnast, hockey player, ice-hockey player, hooker, hurdler, jumper, lacrosse player, letterman, Olympian, pentathlete, professional, pro, runner, sharpshooter, shot putter, skater, skier, sledder, soccer player, sport, sportsman, sportswoman, striker, substitute, reserve, second-stringer, swimmer, swinger, tennis player, vaulter, pole vaulter, pole jumper, weightlifter, lifter, winger, Fosbury, Dick Fosbury, Richard D. Fosbury, Mathias, Bob Mathias, Robert Bruce Mathias, Owens, Jesse Owens, James Cleveland Owens, Thorpe, Jim Thorpe, James Francis Thorpe, Zaharias, Babe Zaharias, Didrikson, Babe Didrikson, Mildred Ella Didrikson, Mildred Ella Didrikson Zaharias
History
Etymology
Etymology tree Middle English Jackin Middle English Jankyn English Jack English Jock A Scots variant of Jack.
Etymology tree Middle English Jackin Middle English Jankyn English Jack English Jock English jock From Jock, a Scottish hypocoristic form of John (compare Jack).
The computer slang meanings are derived from jockey. The athletic slang meanings in turn date from the mid-20th century and are simple abbreviations of jockstrap.
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Across languages
Translations
8 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Chinese Mandarin: 體育生 /体育生 (tǐyùshēng) — athlete
- Danish: sportsnørd — athlete
- Finnish: urheilija — athlete
- German: Sportskanone — athlete
- Navajo: áaleʼé atah naanéhígíí — athlete
- Danish: sportsidiot — enthusiastic athlete or sports fan
- German: Sportsfreund — enthusiastic athlete or sports fan
- Navajo: ayóoʼakalígíí — enthusiastic athlete or sports fan