Definitions

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun A supporting undergarment for the external genitals worn by men engaging in vigorous athletic sports or strenuous exercise; called also athletic supporter and jock.

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  • noun An athletic supporter worn by men to support the genitals during strenuous exercise.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[jock, male genitals (of unknown origin) + strap.]

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jock +‎ strap from the earlier forms bike jockey strap and jockey strap.

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Examples

  • Billy, our vehicle man, had lowered the center of gravity for faster turning and fitted the grille with what he called a jockstrap, an armored panel to keep the engine protected.

    Edge Jeffery Deaver 2010

  • They're the first to dive into the comments and sear off your eyebrows for not realizing that some people have jobs where the boss does not look kindly on the word jockstrap .

    Let's Lose the Murky Ambiguity of 'NSFW' 2008

  • TDH - It's already out there - it's called a jockstrap - but in certain quarters "Le Sac" would be a great marketing ploy.

    Knowledge is Power 2009

  • Corbett's work features decoration inspired by stereotypical national costumes such as Dutch clogs, English pinstripe suiting and Indian turbans, and also religious iconography, as evidenced in the 'Saints' jockstrap which is covered with medallions from Christian religious sites.

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  • Hamp was in charge of everything, including the helmets, and in those days everyone wore a single chinstrap, except Don Maynard, now in the NFL Hall of Fame, who wore no chinstrap at all, but insisted on picking out his own jockstrap every day.

    Michael Conniff: Con Games: Football Playing Head Games Michael Conniff 2010

  • Hamp was in charge of everything, including the helmets, and in those days everyone wore a single chinstrap, except Don Maynard, now in the NFL Hall of Fame, who wore no chinstrap at all, but insisted on picking out his own jockstrap every day.

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  • Hamp was in charge of everything, including the helmets, and in those days everyone wore a single chinstrap, except Don Maynard, now in the NFL Hall of Fame, who wore no chinstrap at all, but insisted on picking out his own jockstrap every day.

    Michael Conniff: Con Games: Football Playing Head Games Michael Conniff 2010

  • Hamp was in charge of everything, including the helmets, and in those days everyone wore a single chinstrap, except Don Maynard, now in the NFL Hall of Fame, who wore no chinstrap at all, but insisted on picking out his own jockstrap every day.

    Michael Conniff: Con Games: Football Playing Head Games Michael Conniff 2010

  • Hamp was in charge of everything, including the helmets, and in those days everyone wore a single chinstrap, except Don Maynard, now in the NFL Hall of Fame, who wore no chinstrap at all, but insisted on picking out his own jockstrap every day.

    Michael Conniff: Con Games: Football Playing Head Games Michael Conniff 2010

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