Origin
The use of the term "jock" to refer to an athletic man is thought to have emerged around 1963. It is believed to be derived from the word "jockstrap," which is an undergarment worn to support the male genitals while playing sports. Since then, the concept of a jock has become ingrained in American culture as a negative stereotype of athletically-oriented males.
Jocks are often contrasted with another negative stereotype, nerds. This dichotomy has been immortalized by countless references and themes in American movies, television shows, and books.
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