English Explanatory Dictionary

Jack the lad

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An irresponsible young man, seeking personal pleasure and gratification without any regard to responsibilities; a rogue.

Pronunciation

En-au-Jack the lad.ogg

Word forms

Jack the lad Jack the lads

Etymology

Named after English thief, shoplifter, burglar, highwayman and gaol-breaker Jack Sheppard (1702–1724).

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