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

There was a Queen Bee, a loudmouth, a nerd, a jock, and more than a few basket cases. —Literary Hub, 11 June 2026

The jocks in Off Campus are, for whatever unspecified reason, mutually supportive and emotionally available. —Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026

In the movie, Tom is a jock who briefly dates Sandy (Olivia Newton-John), who's trying to make Danny (John Travolta) jealous. —Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026

Originally, the dopey jock role had been filled by actor Steven Ford. —Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 4 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