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jock strap

jock strap is the alternative form of jockstrap.

Meaning of jockstrap

Noun

jockstrap (plural jockstraps)

  1. An athletic supporter worn by men and boys to support the genitals during strenuous exercise.
    • With their jock-straps pinching, they slouch to attention
      While queueing for sarnies at the office canteen.1972, “Thick As A Brick”, Ian Anderson (lyrics), performed by Jethro Tull
    Synonyms:
    groin guard, supporter, athletic supporter

Forms of jock strap

pluraljock straps

Questions about jock strap

What is jock strap the alternative form of?
Jock strap is the alternative form of jockstrap.

Words near jock strap in the dictionary

  1. jock itch
  2. jock off
  3. jock rot
  4. jock sniffer
  5. jock sniffers
  6. jock strap
  7. jock straps
  8. jockdom
  9. jocked
  10. jocked off
  11. jocker

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