jock

Meaning

Noun

1. (archaic, slang) A common man.
2. (British, Ireland, derogatory, slang) A Scotsman.

Verb

1. (slang) To masturbate.
2. (slang) To humiliate.
3. (slang) To steal.

Synonyms

jockstrap

athlete

athletic supporter

supporter

suspensor

wrestler

sportsperson

dam

sports fan

sportsman

sportswoman

Translations

atleta

Athlet

athleta

atleta

atleta

αθλητής

deportista

atleta

Sportskanone

sportif

athlète

Leichtathletin

suspensori

Leichtathlet

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈd͡ʒɒk/

Etymology

From Jock, a Scottish hypocoristic form of John (compare Jack).