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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On their soft opening night, Willey thought the kids had more fun at the bays playing games than the adults did.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
For newer cargo-bike riders, this means less to think about in stop-start traffic, when kids, cars, and cargo are already demanding your attention.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026

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In the paper, the authors encourage anyone able to observe the impact to give it a try—and point to guides to help amateurs.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 20 July 2026
Boxing against sports legend In the VFW article, Hooper is also remembered as a then 20-year-old Marine, who had established himself as one of the top young boxing amateurs in the country with a winning record across several weight classes.

— Corey Davis, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 17 July 2026

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Pro tips The biggest mistake beginners make with pencil eyeliner is attempting to draw one flawless, uninterrupted stroke from the inner corner to the outer corner.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
For beginners, Fidelity's Roth IRA has no minimum deposit and offers retirement calculators, educational resources and the option to automate investing through Fidelity Go.

— Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 23 July 2026

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