Synonyms & related words for jock

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of jock — including jockstrap, athlete, sportsman. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to jock

Explore words related to jock — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include suspensor, athletics, meathead, sportsperson, triathletes, sports, sportswoman, ballgirl. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for jock

Common synonyms for jock include jockstrap, athlete, sportsman — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does jock come from?

The word jock breaks down into one root of Scots origin: the root jock, from Scots jock (“Scots pet form of John, generic man; later athlete (from jockstrap)”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.