jock
noun/dʒɑk/
Frequency rank: #9,370 most common English word
Meaning
A person who is very enthusiastic about sports and athletic activities; an athlete, especially one who is seen as focused mainly on sports.
Example sentence
Everyone at school knew him as the popular jock who lettered in three sports.
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