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. a slang word or term of address for a Scot

jock

²

/ 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

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

Some are ideological die-hards yearning for Christian nationalism, but others just wanted the thrill of identifying with a shock jock, sowing mayhem, and putting a Black woman in power back in her place.

From Slate

His TV persona, he has said, is part shock jock; he doesn’t really care if you love him or hate him as long as you don’t change the channel.

From Los Angeles Times

Up until sixth grade I went to an acting program and then after that, I decided I was going to be a jock.

From Los Angeles Times

She's already spoken with one-time shock jock Howard Stern and visited "The View."

From Salon

The 27-year-old used to wrestle competitively in high school, but three years after coming out as trans he is now rediscovering his joy in the sport and reconnecting with the queer community in a different way — tonight by wrestling another trans man in a neon green jock strap under the alter ego “T-Payne.”

From Los Angeles Times