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- [jok-strap]
- /ˈdʒɒkˌstræp/
- /ˈdʒɒk.stræp/
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- [jok-strap]
- /ˈdʒɒkˌstræp/
Definitions of jockstrap word
- noun jockstrap an elasticized belt, a men's undergarment, with a pouch for supporting and protecting the genitals, worn especially while participating in athletics. 1
- noun jockstrap A support or protection for the male genitals, worn especially by athletes. 1
- noun jockstrap sportsman's groin support 1
- countable noun jockstrap A jockstrap is a piece of underwear worn by sportsmen to support their genitals. 0
- noun jockstrap an elasticated belt with a pouch worn by men, esp athletes, to support the genitals 0
- noun jockstrap an elastic belt with a groin pouch for supporting the genitals, worn by men while engaging in athletics 0
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Origin of jockstrap
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; jock male organ (variant of jack1 male; see Jock) + strap
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Parts of speech for Jockstrap
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jockstrap popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for jockstrap
noun jockstrap
adjective jockstrap
- courageous — Someone who is courageous shows courage.
- bold — Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
- heroic — Also, heroical. of, relating to, or characteristic of a hero or heroine.
- macho — having or characterized by qualities considered manly, especially when manifested in an assertive, self-conscious, or dominating way.
- masculine — pertaining to or characteristic of a man or men: masculine attire.
Antonyms for jockstrap
adjective jockstrap
- afraid — If you are afraid of someone or afraid to do something, you are frightened because you think that something very unpleasant is going to happen to you.
- cowardly — If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.
- fearful — causing or apt to cause fear; frightening: a fearful apparition.
- impotent — not potent; lacking power or ability.
- meek — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
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