jack of all trades

noun
/ˌd͡ʒæk‿əv‿ɔːl ˈtɹeɪdz/UK/ˌd͡ʒæk‿əv‿ɔl ˈtɹeɪdz/US

Etymology

From jack (“typical man, fellow”) + of + all + trades.

Definitions

  1. One competent in many endeavours, sometimes regarded as not excelling in any of them.

    • "I am my own engineer, and my own carpenter, and my own plumber, and my own gardener, and my own Jack of all Trades," said Wemmick, in acknowledging my compliments.
  2. Alternative letter-case form of jack of all trades.

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