Jack Strop

English

Noun

Jack Strop (plural Jack Strops)

1. (UK, naval slang) A conceited, argumentative or swaggering sailor.
   • 1986, Alan Ross, Blindfold Games, page 211:

     'So as not to have jack strops like you, Butcher boy,' Adams said. 'If some cowson Jerry battlewaggon's coming at me, I'd sooner someone who knew his job were at the helm, and I tell you that straight.'

   • 2011, Rick Jolly, Jackspeak: A Guide to British Naval Slang & Usage, page 259:

     They were probably surprised that Jack had etiquette at all, but despite the skates and Jack Strops and their various highly dubious shore activities, when on board, Jack had enormous pride and respect for RN tradition.

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• jock strap, jockstrap