jock.
A common man.
Meaning & usage
A common man.
A Scotsman.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Biblical Hebrew עָקַב Biblical Hebrew יַעֲקֹב (yaʿăqōḇ)bor. Ancient Greek Ἰακώβ (Iakṓb) Ancient Greek Ἰάκωβος (Iákōbos)bor. Latin Iācōbusslbor.? French Jacquesder. Middle English Jackin English Jack English Jock English jock From Jock, a Scottish hypocoristic form of John (compare Jack).
A jockey.
The penis.
An athletic supporter worn by men to support the genitals especially during sports.
A young male athlete, typically tall and aged 16–23.
An enthusiastic sports fan, especially one with few other interests, often stereotyped as slow-witted person of large size and great physical strength.
A disc jockey.
A specialist computer programmer.
compiler jock
systems jock
Where this word comes from
The 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.
To masturbate.
To humiliate.
To steal.
Food; meals.
Where this word comes from
Unknown.
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