Jock

noun

Meaning

A male athlete, especially one who is popular or stereotypically focused on sports and physical fitness.

Examples

He was the quintessential jock who spent more time in the gym than in the library.
The school play was ignored by most of the jocks, who preferred to attend the football rally.

Synonyms: athlete, sportsman, player, star athlete

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Jock

noun

Pronunciation: /dʒɒk/

Definition

A male athlete, especially one who is popular or stereotypically focused on sports and physical fitness.

Examples

He was the quintessential jock who spent more time in the gym than in the library.
The school play was ignored by most of the jocks, who preferred to attend the football rally.
She found it refreshing that he was a jock who also enjoyed reading classic literature.

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