jock
UK: dʒɒk | US: dʒɑːk
n. 1. (informal) An athlete, especially one who is muscular or sports-obsessed.
n. 2. (derogatory) A stereotypical aggressive or unintelligent male athlete.
n. 3. (abbreviation) Short for "jockstrap," a supportive undergarment for athletes.
The word "jock" originated in the mid-20th century as a shortening of "jockstrap," an athletic undergarment. Over time, it evolved to colloquially refer to athletes, particularly those embodying a hyper-masculine or sports-centric stereotype. The term reflects societal associations between athleticism, physicality, and (often reductively) male identity.
He was the star jock of the football team.
The movie portrayed him as a dumb jock with no academic interests.
Don’t forget to pack your jock for the game.
She dismissed his opinion, calling him just another arrogant jock.
The locker room was full of jocks discussing their training routines.