jock- root words — words with the jock- root

The root jock- comes from Scots jock, meaning Scots pet form of John, generic man; later athlete (from jockstrap). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including jock. 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 "Scots pet form of John, generic man; later athlete (from jockstrap)". Examples include jock. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does jock- mean?

The jock- root means Scots pet form of John, generic man; later athlete (from jockstrap), from Scots jock. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.