Jock

Pronunciation: /dʒɑk/

Definitions of jock

noun an athlete, especially in a school or college setting

Example Sentences

A1 He is a jock. He loves playing sports.

A2 The school jock is always the star player in every game.

B1 The jock in high school was known for his athleticism and popularity.

B2 The university jock was recruited by multiple professional sports teams.

C1 The retired jock now works as a sports commentator on television.

C2 Despite his injuries, the jock continued to excel in his athletic career.

Examples of jock in a Sentence

formal The school's star jock led the team to victory in the championship game.

informal I heard that jock is throwing a party this weekend.

slang That jock is always flexing in the gym.

figurative Don't be such a jock about it, learn to relax and have fun.

Grammatical Forms of jock

• past tense: jocked
• plural: jocks
• comparative: more jock
• superlative: most jock
• present tense: jock
• future tense: will jock
• perfect tense: have jocked
• continuous tense: is jocking
• singular: jock
• positive degree: jock
• infinitive: to jock
• gerund: jocking
• participle: jocked

Origin and Evolution of jock

First Known Use: 1886 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'jock' originated as a shortened form of the word 'jockstrap', which is a type of athletic supporter worn by men during sports activities.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'jock' has evolved to refer to athletes or sports enthusiasts in general, particularly in North American English slang. It is often used to describe someone who is competitive, physically fit, or involved in sports.