jacklegs

noun

plural of jackleg
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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  1. kids
  2. amateurs
  3. beginners
Noun
  • In the winter months of 1973, kids were taking flashlights to the pitch-black bus stops in the morning.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The former Panthers running back said youth sports give kids a platform to find belonging and purpose among their peers.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • That group included Koivun, who just over a year ago was on the winning Walker Cup team for amateurs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Alongside making bespoke shoes for private clients, the pair also run workshops and courses for amateurs and wannabe shoe-makers in their studio in the Oxo Tower on the Thames.
    — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of amateurs
Noun
  • On ordinary days, the loop is a training ground for runners and cyclists, and an unusually forgiving place for beginners and families.
    — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Generally, racehorses aren’t suitable for young children or beginners, and owners must have the space and wherewithal to feed and care for them, which can cost thousands of dollars a year.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of beginners
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“Jacklegs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jacklegs. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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