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jockstrap

noun
jock·​strap | \ ˈjäk-ˌstrap How to pronounce jockstrap (audio) \

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In anticipation of hard work, most also wore shorts, though a few guys had opted to gird their loins in a traditional fundoshi, a sort of jockstrap crossed with a thong. — Neil Shea, National Geographic, "Tokyo became a megacity by reinventing itself," 12 June 2019 Among the eclectic offerings in the auction, like a leather jockstrap from Crowe’s role as a boxer in Cinderella Man and a Mosasaur skull acquired from Leonardo DiCaprio, Crowe is also selling guitars, motorcycles, cars, and fine jewelry. — Cady Lang, Time, "Russell Crowe Is Selling a Skull, Jockstrap and More at His Divorce Auction," 6 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of jockstrap

1886, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for jockstrap

English slang jock penis + English strap

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jockstrap

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English Language Learners Definition of jockstrap

: a piece of underwear worn by men and boys to protect their sexual organs while playing sports

jockstrap

noun
jock·​strap | \ ˈjäk-ˌstrap How to pronounce jockstrap (audio) \

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