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jock3

Syllabification: (jock)
Pronunciation: /jäk/
Definition of jock

noun

informal
  • US a pilot or astronaut.

Origin:

late 20th century: probably an abbreviation of jockey, from its informal use in combinations such as jet jockey, plow jockey, where “operation” or “control” of equipment is involved

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Definition of jock in the British & World English dictionary