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Jack the lads

Jack the lads is the plural of Jack the lad.

Meaning of Jack the lad

Noun

Jack the lad (plural Jack the lads)

  1. (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?

Questions about Jack the lads

What is Jack the lads the plural of?
Jack the lads is the plural of Jack the lad.

Words near Jack the lads in the dictionary

  1. Jack Strop
  2. Jack Strops
  3. Jack Tar
  4. Jack Tars
  5. Jack the lad
  6. Jack the lads
  7. Jack the Ripper
  8. jack timber
  9. jack timbers
  10. jack towel
  11. jack towels

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