noun
- athletes, especially those who participate in school or college sports
- short form of jockstraps, athletic supporters worn by male athletes
Usage: informal
Usage: informal
Examples
- The jocks dominated the school’s social scene.
- All the jocks had to stay after practice for extra training.
- She felt intimidated by the group of jocks in her math class.
- The coach reminded the jocks to bring clean uniforms.
- Many jocks received scholarships to play in college.
- The store sells athletic gear including jocks and other protective equipment.