jockstrap

Meaning

An athletic supporter worn by men and boys to support the genitals during strenuous exercise.

Translations

protector escrotal

Tiefschützer

Sportsuspensorium

Jockstrap

σπασουάρ

sospensorio conchiglia

Frequency

42k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈd͡ʒɑkstɹæp/
Etymology

Compound of (dated slang) jock (“penis”) + strap; from the earlier forms bike jockey strap and jockey strap.

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