What does "jock" mean?
A common man.
Jock
/ˈd͡ʒɒk/ name, noun, verb, slang
name, noun, verb, slang ·Common ·High school level
Meaning at a glance
- Primary sense: A common man.
- Grammar: jock is listed as name, noun, verb, slang.
- Nearest alternatives: athlete, athletic supporter, advocate, alpenstock.
- Useful contrasts: dweeb, nerd, nerds.
- Usage evidence: Many people mindlessly agree with whatever a shock jock says.
How to use "jock"
- Start with the primary definition, then check the part of speech before placing the word in a sentence.
- Compare nearby synonyms to make sure "jock" carries the exact meaning, tone, and strength you need.
- Use the example sentence as a context check. If your sentence uses the word differently, confirm that the grammar still fits.
Meaning check
- Does the word fit the sentence's grammar?
- Does it match the intended tone rather than only the dictionary definition?
- Would a simpler synonym be clearer for the reader?
- Is there enough surrounding context to prevent ambiguity?
Source and review context
This entry combines structured lexical data with WordToolSet review checks. Definitions, examples, synonyms, and usage notes may come from different source tables, so the page is designed to show evidence from more than one angle before you rely on "jock" in a final draft.
If a word has several senses, prefer the sense that matches your sentence's grammar and surrounding context. A correct definition can still be the wrong choice when the sentence needs a different register, emphasis, or level of specificity.
Before you rely on this definition
Read the first definition as a starting point, then check the example, synonyms, and part of speech before treating "jock" as the right word for your sentence.
If your draft is formal, technical, persuasive, or sensitive, compare "jock" with a nearby alternative so the final choice matches both meaning and reader expectation.
Compare nearby meanings
- Use synonyms when you need a softer, stronger, simpler, or more specific word.
- Use antonyms to check the boundary of the meaning and avoid accidental contrast.
- Use the example sentence to confirm the word behaves naturally in context.
- Keep the original wording when a replacement adds complexity without improving precision.
Definition decision workflow
1. Identify the role
Check whether "jock" is acting as name, noun, verb, slang in your sentence. A definition is only useful when the grammar matches the way the word is being used.
2. Test the nearest option
Compare it with "athlete" and other nearby choices to see whether the sentence needs a softer, stronger, or more familiar word.
3. Confirm with context
Use the example sentence below as an evidence check, then read your own sentence out loud to catch tone or rhythm problems.
Review note: Definition pages are checked for source coverage, sentence evidence, synonym support, and editorial insight before they are treated as approval-ready pages. If the evidence is too thin, the page remains available to users but is kept out of the approval-facing indexed inventory.
Final meaning check
Before publishing a sentence with "jock", ask whether the word helps the reader understand the idea faster. A precise word should reduce confusion, not simply make the sentence look more polished.
When the definition, synonym evidence, and example context point in the same direction, the word is usually a safer choice. When they conflict, revise the sentence or choose a clearer alternative.
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A common man. archaic, slang
- 2 A jockey. informal
""You've heard of him?" "No." "Why, young fellah, where have you lived? Sir John Ballinger is the best gentleman jock in the north country.""
- 3 Food; meals. Yorkshire, dialectal, uncountable
"Thear's boan-idle nowbles, baht hahses an' lands, 'at al walk on a carpeted path, an' nivver do nowt wi' ther lily-white hands bud lift uther fowk's jock to ther maath."
- 4 Alternative letter-case form of jock UK, alt-of, slang
- 5 a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise wordnet
Show 8 more definitions
- 6 A Scotsman. British, Ireland, derogatory, slang
- 7 The penis. dated, rare, slang
- 8 a person trained to compete in sports wordnet
- 9 An athletic supporter worn by men to support the genitals especially during sports.
- 10 A young male athlete (through college age). US, slang
- 11 An enthusiastic athlete or sports fan, especially one with few other interests, often stereotyped as slow-witted person of large size and great physical strength. US, derogatory, slang
"'Cause all jocks ever think about is sports, all we ever think about is sex."
- 12 A disc jockey. slang
"There was never a single listener protest or objection — the entire opposition to the content of the program came from a few jocks within the station."
- 13 A specialist computer programmer. US, dated, in-compounds, slang
"compiler jock"
Verb
- 1 To masturbate. slang
- 2 To humiliate. slang
- 3 To steal. slang
Proper Noun
- 1 A nickname.
"- - - If you want a Scotch name why don't you call him Jock?" Macgregor looked disgusted. "Because Jock is not a name, but a diminutive, as everybody knows well. It is the diminutive of John. And John is not a Scots name. The Scots form of that name is Ian. If you want to call him Ian Fetch, I shall say no more."
- 2 A given name.
- 3 A surname.
Synonyms
All synonymsAntonyms
Example
"Many people mindlessly agree with whatever a shock jock says."
Common questions
What is a synonym for "jock"?
Common synonyms include: athlete, athletic supporter, advocate, alpenstock, amateur athlete, anzac.
How do you use "jock" in a sentence?
Many people mindlessly agree with whatever a shock jock says.
How do you pronounce "jock"?
Pronounced /ˈd͡ʒɒk/.
Etymology
Etymology 1
From Jock, a Scottish hypocoristic form of John (compare Jack).
Etymology 2
The computer slang meanings are derived from jockey. The athletic slang meanings in turn date from the mid-20th century and are simple abbreviations of jockstrap.
Etymology 3
Unknown.
Etymology 4
A Scots variant of Jack.