# jack of all trades

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌd͡ʒæk‿əv‿ɔːl ˈtɹeɪdz/

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

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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