jackleg

ˈdʒækˌlɛɡ

Definition of jackleg - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

ethics

Rare

dishonest or unscrupulous person

Rare

The jackleg was caught cheating in the game.

rogue

scoundrel

villain

amateur

Rare

untrained or incompetent person

Rare

He was considered a jackleg in the art world.

amateur

novice

tools

Dated

drill operated by compressed air

Dated

The workers used a jackleg to break the rocks.

air drill

pneumatic drill

Adjective

amateur

Rare

lacking professional skills or training

Rare

His jackleg approach to plumbing caused a flood.

inexperienced

unskilled

ethics

Rare

dishonest or lacking moral principles

Rare

The jackleg contractor took the money and disappeared.

corrupt

immoral

unethical

construction

Rare

poorly constructed or makeshift

Rare

The jackleg repairs barely held the fence together.

shoddy

substandard

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Origin of jackleg

American English, jack (tool) + leg (unskilled)

Examples of jackleg in a sentence

Beware of the jackleg in the marketplace.
The jackleg tried to fix the plumbing but made it worse.
Hiring a jackleg for the job was a big mistake.
A jackleg was essential for the mining operation.
They rented a jackleg for the construction site.
The jackleg repair job didn't last long.

Her jackleg skills were evident in the poorly sewn dress.
The jackleg politician was caught in a bribery scandal.
His jackleg tactics in business earned him a bad reputation.
The jackleg construction collapsed in the storm.
They lived in a jackleg cabin during the summer.

View all translations of jackleg

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:filou, non qualifié, ...
German:Gauner, dilettantisch, ...
Italian:truffatore, dilettantesco, ...
Spanish:estafador, sin escrúpulos, ...
Portuguese:trapaceiro, inexperiente, ...
Chinese:无赖, 外行的, ...
Japanese:詐欺師, 素人の, ...
Arabic:مُحْتال, مخادِع, ...
Hebrew:נוֹכֵל, חוֹבְבָנִי, ...
Russian:мошенник, дилетантский, ...
Ukrainian:шахрай, аматорський, ...
Hindi:जैकलेग, अव्यवसायिक, ...
Bengali:প্রতারক, অপেশাদার, ...
Catalan:pocavergonya, sense formació, ...
Czech:podvodník, amatérský, ...
Danish:fusentast, amatøragtig, ...
Dutch:bedrieger, prutsend, ...
Greek:απατεώνας, ερασιτεχνικός, ...
Hungarian:gazember, amatőr, ...
Khmer:ជនទុច្ចរិត, គ្មានជំនាញវិជ្ជាជីវៈ, ...
Korean:사기꾼, 비전문적인, ...
Persian:فرد نادرست, آماتورانه, ...
Polish:krętacz, amatorski, ...
Portuguese (BR):trapaceiro, desonesto, ...
Romanian:escroc, neprofesionist, ...
Swedish:skojare, amatörmässig, ...
Thai:คนขี้โกง, ขาดทักษะ, ...
Turkish:üçkağıtçı, amatör, ...
Vietnamese:kẻ gian lận, nghiệp dư, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of jackleg - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Adjective

Origin of jackleg

Terms related to jackleg

Examples of jackleg in a sentence

View all translations of jackleg

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery