SINCE 1828
jack-of-all-trades
noun
\ ˌjak-əv-ˌȯl-ˈtrādz
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plural jacks-of-all-trades
Definition of jack-of-all-trades
: a person who can do passable work at various tasks : a handy versatile person
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jack-of-all-trades
noun
English Language Learners Definition of jack-of-all-trades
: a person who has many skills : a person who can do many different jobs
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jack-of-all-trades
noun
\ ˌjak-əv-ˌȯl-ˈtrādz\
plural jacks-of-all-trades\ ˌjaks-əv- \
Kids Definition of jack-of-all-trades
: a person who can do several kinds of work fairly well
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