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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

/ ˈɒˌٰæ /

noun

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

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of jockstrap1

First recorded in 1895–1900; jock “male organ” (variant of jack 1 “m”; Jock ) + strap
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of jockstrap1

C20: from slang jock penis + strap
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The humiliation of not starting prompted Wooden to strip to his jockstrap and storm out of the gym.

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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.

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

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Kristen Stewart recently pulled on a Bike jockstrap for the cover of Rolling Stone, earning barbs from some conservatives.

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The designs cleverly incorporated leggings, jockstraps resembling codpieces, mystical talismanic pendants, and tear-shaped cutouts on thick knit sweaters that conjured up tales of yore.

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