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ˈjak-ˌleg How to pronounce jackleg (audio)
Definition of jacklegnext
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as in amateur
being such only for recreation a toolshed that can be built by any jackleg carpenter who's capable of hitting a nail without smashing his thumb

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as in inexperienced
lacking or showing a lack of expert skill he did such a jackleg installation of that door frame that now the door won't shut

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as in corrupt
having or showing lowered moral character or standards a jackleg lawyer whose clients consist mainly of drug dealers and child molesters

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jackleg

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noun

as in kid
a person who lacks experience and competence in an art or science you can't rely on a bunch of jacklegs to run your dairy farm

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  1. corrupt
  2. amateur
  3. degraded
  4. kid
  5. sick
  6. beginner
Adjective
  • The essential modern text is Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the 2010 Supreme Court decision that equates money with speech, resulting in an ever more corrupt system of campaign finance.
    David Remnick, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
  • The cases also highlighted a broken system of police discipline that allegedly protected corrupt officers and punished those who tried to expose the corruption.
    Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of corrupt
Noun
  • The Dodgers are also in the market for Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki, who will sign no sooner than Jan. 15, the beginning of the 2025 international amateur signing period.
    Newsweek, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Condense cookbooks Cookbooks are amazing sources of inspiration and guidance for amateur and experienced home cooks alike.
    Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of amateur
Adjective
  • These pollutants then build up in a confined area, resulting in degraded air quality, which may affect people with and other health concerns.
    Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
  • However, in the digital age, this kind of content has been mass-produced and even more degraded.
    Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 6 June 2024
Definition of degraded
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  • My family walked with Krewe of Confetti Kids on Saturday for its annual kids parade in Algiers Point.
    Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Kody has been criticized by his former wives for not being there for his adult kids Kody Brown is open to mending things with his family.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of kid
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  • In a society where adults often come to work sick, teaching teens to take care of themselves is important.
    Maya Dollarhide, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
  • In addition to the production losses, there are additional labor and supply costs to manage the outbreak in the herd, including separation and supportive care of sick cows.
    Kimberly Dodd, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of sick
Noun
  • More than 30 coin dealers will have high quality coins for the beginner to advanced collectors.
    Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Head to the Ouray Ice Park, a free place for beginners and experienced climbers to play on the ice.
    Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of beginner
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