adjective
- resembling, characteristic of, or befitting a jock; athletic in manner or appearance
- marked by the attitudes, interests, or behavior stereotypically associated with athletes or sports culture
Usage: informal; often used descriptively or mildly derogatory
Usage: informal; often implies focus on physical prowess over academics or other pursuits
Examples
- He had a jockish swagger that made him popular with the sports crowd.
- The jockish culture at the school emphasized winning above all else.
- Her jockish build and athletic confidence made her stand out on the team.
- The locker room had a distinctly jockish atmosphere.
- He wasn't particularly jockish, preferring debate club to football.
- The jockish students dominated the social hierarchy at the high school.