Jock

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1 1.2 Noun 1.3 Etymology 2 1.4 Noun

English

Etymology 1

Unknown. Suggested to be a hypocoristic for John.

Noun

jock

1. (slang, archaic) a common man

Etymology 2

The computer slang meanings are derived from the athletic slang meanings. The athletic slang meanings in turn date from the middle 20th century and are simple abbreviations of English jockstrap, which is in turn derived from the older slang meaning of jock itself, which dates from the 17th century, and whose etymology is unknown.

Noun

jock

1. (slang, rare) penis
2. an athletic supporter worn by men to support the genitals especially during sports, a jockstrap
3. (United States English, slang) an athlete
4. (United States English, slang, pejorative) an enthusiastic athlete or sports fan, especially one with few other interests. A slow-witted person of large size and great physical strength.A pretty boy that shows off in sport.
5. (United States English, slang) a specialist computer programmer

   usage note: Usually the noun is part of a noun phrase explicitly denoting the particular speciality, such as a "compiler jock" or a "systems jock". Usage of the word alone with this meaning is rare.