What does jackleg mean?
Definitions for jackleg
ˈdʒækˌlɛgjack·leg
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jacklegnoun
A type of drill operated by means of compressed air.
jacklegadjective
amateur, untrained, incompetent
jacklegadjective
dishonest, unscrupulous
Editors Contribution
jacklegnoun
I heard this in WV refers to any worker that will work any heavy unskilled, mindless labor task. "send a couple of your jacklegs to move this stuff" Always shows this as an unquestioned order.
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Etymology: from the coalmines and by the boss.
Submitted by reefcircle on October 22, 2022
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of jackleg in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of jackleg in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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