jock

noun
UK: /dʒɒk/
US: /dʒɑːk/

  1. A person who is very interested in sports and who is physically strong and good at sports.

    1. He is such a jock, always at the gym.
    2. The jock was popular in high school, excelling in every sport he tried.

  2. A pilot, especially a military pilot who flies fighter planes.

    1. My brother is a jock; he flies F-16s.
    2. The experienced jock skillfully maneuvered the jet through turbulent skies.

  3. A person who is considered to be unintelligent or lacking in social skills because they are very interested in sports.

    1. Don't be a jock; try to learn something.
    2. Some people unfairly stereotype athletes as a jock who only cares about the game.

Synonyms

sportsman athlete sportswoman
jock intransitive-verb

  1. To compete or participate in sports actively and enthusiastically.

    1. He likes to jock after school.
    2. She will jock out during the weekend, playing volleyball and soccer.
jock adjective

  1. Relating to sports, athletes, or the lifestyle associated with them.

    1. It was a jock party last night.
    2. The university has a strong jock culture, with emphasis on athletic achievement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "jock" in English means: A person who is very interested in sports and who is physically strong and good at sports., A pilot, especially a military pilot who flies fighter planes., A person who is considered to be unintelligent or lacking in social skills because they are very interested in sports..

The phonetic transcription of "jock" is /dʒɒk/ in British English and /dʒɑːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "jock": sportsman, athlete, sportswoman.

Example usage of "jock": "He is such a jock, always at the gym.". More examples on the page.