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jock

UK/ˈd͡ʒɒk/ US/ˈd͡ʒɑk/ fairly common informal slang uk us

noun

1.

a person trained to compete in sports

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2.

Origin

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.

Phrases

  • jock rot

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