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BoyPronounced American English /ˈd͡ʒɑk/; British English /ˈd͡ʒɒk/English language family

Jock

Scots form of Jack.

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Jock is a boy name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈd͡ʒɑk/; British English /ˈd͡ʒɒk/.

GenderBoy
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈd͡ʒɑk/; British English /ˈd͡ʒɒk/
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

Scots form of Jack. Among the English, this is a slang term for a Scotsman.

Notes and context

Usage: scottish

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