noun
jockstrap
JOKST-rap
noun
1
A supportive undergarment worn by men during sports to protect the genitals.
"He kept a spare jockstrap in his gym bag."
How to Use Jockstrap
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishProtective sports underwear for men.
Word Forms
jockstraps plural
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Etymology
A compound of jock (slang for "penis") and strap, from earlier forms like "jockey strap."