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Definition of jack-leg

jack-leg

noun

  • an untalented professional.
    The jack-leg I hired to fix my deck totally screwed up the job.
    The project manager has nothing but jack legs working for him.
    The contractor that I hired to complete my project is staffed by a bunch of jack legs.

    Last edited on May 21 2013. Submitted by Trav on Feb 26 2003.

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Other terms relating to 'jack':

Definitions include: a person who is particularly noteworthy for his or her ability, deserving admiration.
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Definitions include: to masturbate.
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Definitions include: anything.
Definitions include: nothing.

Other terms relating to 'leg':

Definitions include: a man with an extremely large penis.
Definitions include: a lot of money.
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Definitions include: a lower-quality version of something.
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Definitions include: to run.
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Definitions include: something that leads to a female opening her legs.
Definitions include: an advantage or head start.

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