jockstrap

noun

jock·​strap ˈjäk-ˌstrap How to pronounce jockstrap (audio)

Examples of jockstrap in a Sentence

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Spanning T-shirts, denim jackets, jeans, jockstraps and more, each garment is trimmed with a special canvas tape printed with a quotation from the artist. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 Aug. 2024 West Hollywood ushered in the month with a parade featuring go-go dancers in jockstraps and gay cowboys in breezy leather chaps. Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2024 From black-tie galas to 1,000 gay men in jockstraps on Fire Island. Helen Mitsios, SPIN, 16 May 2024 The following drop in June will be timed for LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations, and include items like jockstraps. José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for jockstrap 

Word History

Etymology

English slang jock penis + English strap

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jockstrap was in 1886

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“Jockstrap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jockstrap. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

jock strap

noun

Medical Definition

jockstrap

noun
jock·​strap ˈjäk-ˌstrap How to pronounce jockstrap (audio)
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