Meaning
10 senses(Ireland, UK, derogatory, slang)A Scotsman.
(informal)A jockey.
(dated, rare, slang)The penis.
An athletic supporter worn by men to support the genitals especially during sports.
a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise
(US, slang)A young male athlete, typically tall and aged 16–23.
Sportskanone
(US, derogatory, slang)An enthusiastic sports fan, especially one with few other interests, often stereotyped as slow-witted person of large size and great physical strength.
Sportsfreund
(slang)A disc jockey.
(US, dated, in compounds, slang)A specialist computer programmer.
compiler jock
systems jock
(Yorkshire, dialectal, uncountable)Food; meals.
(archaic, slang)A common man.
Examples
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Origin
The computer slang meanings are derived from jockey. The athletic slang meanings in turnThe 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.
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