# jockey shorts

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Men's or boys' briefs.

## Etymology
Former trade name, from jockstrap, since they were regarded as offering a similar level of physical support.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/jockey-shorts