Jack the lad en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Named after English thief, shoplifter, burglar, highwayman and gaol-breaker Jack Sheppard (1702–1724).
Meanings
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(UK, slang) An irresponsible young man, seeking personal pleasure and gratification without any regard to responsibilities; a rogue.
You seem to think you’re a bit of a Jack the lad, don’t you?
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack the lads | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (5)
hu menő csávó (irresponsible young man) · hu nagyfiú (irresponsible young man) · cy tipyn o dderyn (irresponsible young man) · hu fasza gyerek (irresponsible young man) · hu Jani (irresponsible young man)