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Meaning of Jack the lad | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

An irresponsible young man, seeking personal pleasure and gratification without any regard to responsibilities. A rogue.

British, slang

Examples

“You seem to think you’re a bit of a Jack the lad, don’t you?”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

Jack the Ripper jack timber jack towel jack truss jack up Jack whore