noun
jockstrap
JOKST-rap
Jockstrap (noun) means a supportive undergarment worn by men during sports to protect the genitals. Example: “He kept a spare jockstrap in his gym bag.”
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A supportive undergarment worn by men during sports to protect the genitals.
"He kept a spare jockstrap in his gym bag."
"There are many accounts of men, back in the 1970s, work out in nothing but a jockstrap."
— Erick Alvarez, Muscle Boys: Gay Gym Culture (2010)
How to use jockstrap
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishProtective sports underwear for men.
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Word forms
- Plural
- jockstraps
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Etymology
A compound of jock (slang for "penis") and strap, from earlier forms like "jockey strap."
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What is the meaning of jockstrap?
"jockstrap" (noun) means a supportive undergarment worn by men during sports to protect the genitals.
What is another word for jockstrap?
Other words for "jockstrap" include jock, supporter, suspensor, athletic supporter.
How do you use jockstrap in a sentence?
Example: "He kept a spare jockstrap in his gym bag."
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