jock

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈjäk 

1

: athlete sense 1

especially : a school or college athlete

2

: a person devoted to a single pursuit or interest

computer jocks

3

: athletic supporter

4

: pilot

especially : a fighter pilot

jock

2 of 2

noun (2)

1

: jockey sense 1

2

: disc jockey

Examples of jock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Skaters liked them, punks liked them, jocks liked them. —Josh Chesler, SPIN, 18 Oct. 2024

At school, jocks reigned and some kids had started drinking, but Anna was straitlaced and not involved in team sports. —Andrew Solomon, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024

Determined to redefine her status, Bianca enlists the help of a popular jock named Wesley, who is played by Robbie Amell, to transform her image and challenge the harsh social hierarchy within the school. —Jane Lacroix, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024

With her newfound powers, the teen casts a spell to become popular and get the hot jock Brad (Dan Gauthier). —Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

jockstrap

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1922, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Noun (2)

1826, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing jock

• jock itch
• shock jock

Kids Definition

jock

1 of 2 noun

ˈjäk 

1

: jockey entry 1

2

: disc jockey

jock

2 of 2 noun

1

: athletic supporter

2

: athlete