jock- root words — words with the jock- root

The root jock- comes from Latin iohannes, meaning Jock, common man. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including jockey, jockeying, jockeys. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the jock- root

Explore words with jock- — words containing the jock- root and sharing its sense of "Jock, common man". Examples include jockey, jockeying, jockeys. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does jock- mean?

The jock- root means Jock, common man, from Latin iohannes. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.