jackleg

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of JACKLEG

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>

Synonyms hack, hacker, inexpert, jackleg, trifler

Related Words beginner, freshman, greenhorn, kid, learner, neophyte, newcomer, novice, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro

Near Antonyms maestro, virtuoso, whiz, wizard; old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran

Antonyms ace, adept, crackerjack (also crackajack), craftsman, expert, hand, master, past master, shark, sharp

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