jockstrap

[jok-strap]

noun

1. an elasticized belt, a men's undergarment, with a pouch for supporting and protecting the genitals, worn especially while participating in athletics.

jockstrap

/ ˈdʒɒkˌstræp /

noun

1. Also called: athletic support. an elasticated belt with a pouch worn by men, esp athletes, to support the genitals

Word History and Origins

Origin of jockstrap¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; jock “male organ” (variant of jack ¹ “male”; Jock ) + strap

Word History and Origins

Origin of jockstrap¹

C20: from slang jock penis + _strap

Example Sentences

Reserved as he was, Foster found it easy to befriend the middle-school boy who dutifully slipped on rubber gloves to pick up jockstraps and jerseys.

From Los Angeles Times

According to a complaint filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Gonzales was required to work the coat check for Precinct DTLA’s weekly “jockstrap / underwear party” without receiving pay.

From Los Angeles Times

The humiliation of not starting prompted Wooden to strip to his jockstrap and storm out of the gym.

From Los Angeles Times

The sun was tucked away, but the cheeks were out Sunday at the West Hollywood Pride Parade as go-go dancers in jockstraps and gay cowboys in breezy leather chaps strolled down Santa Monica Boulevard.

From Los Angeles Times

She raised the ante with a controversial Rolling Stone cover in which she wore only a Nike tank top and a jockstrap.

From New York Times