Jock (noun)

A person who is very interested and skilled in sports, especially in American high schools and colleges.

Origin:

1930s: of unknown origin.

Examples:

1. The jock was the star player on the football team.
2. The jocks were the popular kids in school.
3. He was a jock in high school and college.
4. The jocks often bullied the other students.
5. The jock's popularity began to fade after graduation.