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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An athletic supporter worn by men and boys to support the genitals during strenuous exercise.

   "With their jock-straps pinching, they slouch to attention While queueing for sarnies at the office canteen."

2. 2
   a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

athletic supportersupporteradvocatearmathletic supporterback

Example

More examples

"Always wear a jockstrap and cup when you play baseball."

Etymology

Compound of (dated slang) jock (“penis”) + strap; from the earlier forms bike jockey strap and jockey strap.

Related phrases

jockey shortsathletic supporter

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