jock itch

noun

: tinea cruris

Examples of jock itch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Antifungal Drugs Antifungal medications are used to treat fungal infections, such as athlete's foot and jock itch. — Ashley Wong, Health, 26 Apr. 2025

Over-the-counter creams, like hydrocortisone or calamine, are effective for itchy rashes, while antifungal creams work for yeast infections and jock itch. — Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024

Like ringworm and jock itch, TMVII can cause a scaly red rash. — Kathleen Felton, SELF, 26 July 2024

Athlete’s foot and jock itch are common complications of hyperhidrosis. — Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 3 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

jock entry 1

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for jock itch

• bewitch
• caliche
• distich
• enrich
• bitch
• ditch
• fiche
• glitch
• hitch
• ich
• kitsch
• lich

Kids Definition

jock itch

noun

: a skin infection of the groin and upper thigh that is caused by a fungus and is marked by itchy, red, and flaking skin

Etymology

from ²jock "athletic supporter, athlete"

Medical Definition

jock itch

noun

ˈjäk- 

: ringworm of the crotch : tinea cruris

called also jockey itch