jock itch

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jock itch¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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

Q: For several years, I had jock itch.

From Seattle Times

A: Readers of this column have been using old-fashioned amber Listerine to treat a variety of fungal infections including nail fungus, athlete’s foot and jock itch.

From Seattle Times

The large boots forced me to walk with my legs apart, like I had just gotten off a horse or had jock itch.

From Salon

Or maybe a bad case of jock itch.

From Los Angeles Times