Difference between Jock and Athlete

What is the difference between Jock and Athlete?

Jock as a noun is a common man. while Athlete as a noun is a person who actively participates in physical sports, possibly highly skilled in sports. (known in british english as a "sportsperson".)

Jock

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A common man. A Scotsman. The penis. An athletic supporter worn by men to support the genitals especially during sports, a jockstrap. An athlete. An enthusiastic athlete or sports fan, especially one with few other interests. A slow-witted person of large size and great physical strength.A pretty boy that shows off in sport. A specialist computer programmer

Example sentence: I think all jocks have a sensitive side. It's just, will they show it to anybody? Will they let their guard down and stop being tough and the cool jock guy around their friends, or just relax? I don't know if it's best to say opening up, but just relax and really say what you're actually thinking, and not what you think people want to hear.

Athlete

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A person who actively participates in physical sports, possibly highly skilled in sports. (Known in British English as a "sportsperson".)A participant in track and field sports.An exceptionally physically fit person.

Example sentence: I was always a mean and lean athlete - not tall - not large.

We hope you now know whether to use Jock or Athlete in your sentence.

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