jockstrap

[ jok-strap ]
/ ˈdʒɒkˌstræp /

noun

an elasticized belt, a men's undergarment, with a pouch for supporting and protecting the genitals, worn especially while participating in athletics.
Also called athletic supporter.

Origin of jockstrap

1895–1900; jock male organ (variant of jack1 male; see Jock) + strap

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British Dictionary definitions for jockstrap

jockstrap
/ (ˈdʒɒkˌstræp) /

noun

an elasticated belt with a pouch worn by men, esp athletes, to support the genitals Also called: athletic support

Word Origin for jockstrap

C20: from slang jock penis + strap