# jockstrap

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈd͡ʒɑkstɹæp/ · frequency rank #82,432

## Definitions
1. An athletic supporter worn by men and boys to support the genitals during strenuous exercise.

## Etymology
Compound of (dated slang) jock (“penis”) + strap; from the earlier forms bike jockey strap and jockey strap.

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