as in kids
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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Noun
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Admission is $5; free for kids 15 and younger (cash only); free for active-duty military with ID.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026 -
CeraVe Acne Foaming Cleanser Older kids and tweens often start breaking out with acne around this age, so be aware that exfoliators, acids, or retinol can potentially cause skin irritation.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
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Musk, who owns X, wants to promote the belief that the truth can be found on social media, and that the practitioners of real journalism are allegedly independent amateurs, such as Shirley, who can ask questions without being cowed by the woke agenda.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2026
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One in five lives in the Lone Star State, according to the country’s governing body for amateurs, USA Boxing.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Dec. 2025
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The balm improves accessibility for pro-level artistry and beginners.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Jan. 2026
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The point is, vinyasa beginners and yogi pros alike can benefit from having a guide to what to wear to yoga class.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Jacklegs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacklegs. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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