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jockstrap

Syllabification: (jock·strap)

Pronunciation: /ˈjäkˌstrap/

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Definition of jockstrap

noun

a support or protection for the male genitals, worn especially by athletes.

Origin:

late 19th century: from slang jock 'genitals' (of unknown origin) + strap

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Definition of jockstrap in the British & World English dictionary

Nearby words

jockey
jockey cap
Jockey Club
jockey shorts
jocks
jockstrap
jocose
jocular
jocund
Jodhpur
jodhpurs

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kempt

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adjective

maintained in a neat and clean condition …

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