JACKLEGS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

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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The fairgrounds on Tully Road will have Alaskan pigs racing, kids screaming on carnival rides and the usual assortment of huge corndogs, strawberry shortcakes and a variety of new fair food like tamales, bao buns and kabobs.

— Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
The burning of fossil fuels is poisoning the air our kids breathe and endangering their present and future by overheating our planet.

— Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

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Contrary to perceptions, nonprofit workers aren’t well-meaning amateurs waiting for tech to save the day, but savvy operators with deep community knowledge and relationships that can’t simply be replicated.

— Max Simkoff, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
The interior minister said that the operation did not appear to be the work of amateurs but rather had been professionally planned and executed.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

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That level of integration not only simplifies the workflow for beginners but also creates a more efficient and consistent experience for professionals who regularly produce parts.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
Our group is so welcoming, and there are always more seasoned players willing to teach and play with beginners, like me.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

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