jock

UK
/dʒɒk/
US
/dʒɑk/

Translations

jocknoun
jocks
pl
UK
/dʒɒk/
US
/dʒɑk/
sportiffamilier ; personne très portée sur le sport
In high school, he was known as a jock because he excelled in football and basketball.
Au lycée, c’était un sportif connu pour ses performances en football et en basket-ball.
DJfamilier ; disc-jockey, animateur musical à la radio
The late-night jock kept the listeners entertained with classic rock hits.
Le DJ de fin de soirée a diverti les auditeurs avec des tubes de rock classique.
suspensoirvêtement de sport masculin pour maintenir les organes génitaux
He always wore a jock during his rugby matches to ensure proper support.
Il portait toujours un suspensoir pendant ses matchs de rugby pour assurer un bon maintien.
jockadjective
more jock
Comp.
most jock
Super.
UK
/dʒɒk/
US
/dʒɑk/
Used attributively to describe things pertaining to athletic or sports-oriented culture (e.g., "jock culture").
sportiffamilier ; lié au milieu sportif
The movie parodies the stereotypical jock attitude found in high-school sports.
Le film parodie l’attitude typique du sportif qu’on retrouve dans les sports du lycée.

Definitions

jocknoun
A person who is enthusiastic about sports and physical activities, often characterized by athletic ability.
In high school, he was known as a jock because he excelled in football and basketball.
A piece of clothing worn by men to support the genitals during sports or physical activity, also known as a jockstrap.
He always wore a jock during his rugby matches to ensure proper support.
A disc jockey; a radio presenter who plays and comments on recorded music.
The late-night jock kept the listeners entertained with classic rock hits.
jockadjective
Relating to or characteristic of jocks, athletics, or sporting culture.
The movie parodies the stereotypical jock attitude found in high-school sports.