jock

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈjäk 

1

: athlete sense 1

especially : a school or college athlete

2

: a person devoted to a single pursuit or interest

computer jocks

3

: athletic supporter

4

: pilot

especially : a fighter pilot

jock

2 of 2

noun (2)

1

: jockey sense 1

2

: disc jockey

Examples of jock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In December 2020, when Holtz was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, a distinction now saturated by a growing list of the president’s ambitions to be validated by entertainers and jocks, it was not well received by a lot of his former players. —Mac Engel march 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2026

Chad Meeks-Martin, the lovable and charismatic jock with a heart of gold in the Scream revival. —Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026

The jersey also includes a jock tag depicting a dove carrying an olive branch, while the Pride’s familiar purple trims the collar, cuffs and player lettering. —Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026

The novelty of letting jocks try their hand at unfamiliar pursuits often made for compelling TV. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

short for jockstrap

Noun (2)

by shortening

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1922, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Noun (2)

1826, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing jock

• jock itch
• shock jock

Rhymes for jock

• balk
• baulk
• bloc
• bock
• broch
• brock
• calk
• caulk
• chalk
• chock
• clock
• cock

Kids Definition

jock

1 of 2 noun

ˈjäk 

1

: jockey entry 1

2

: disc jockey

jock

2 of 2 noun

1

: athletic supporter

2

: athlete