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

The nerds decide to fight back, forming a fraternity of their own, determined to take down the jocks of Alpha Beta. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Locke plays Charlie, a gentle, shy kid at school dealing with anxiety, depression, and bullying, while Connor portrays Nick, a jock type coming to terms with his bisexuality. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026

Crane is a jock, sweatpants enthusiast, and the author of I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself, a New York Times Editors’ Choice, Indie Next pick, and winner of a LAMBDA Literary Award, and A Sharp Endless Need. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026

Inspired by his journey to coming out of the closet as a college jock, Skinner’s semi-autobiographical series was renewed for Season 2 at Prime Video in September. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 June 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