English · Slang Attested

Jack the lad

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

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?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Jack the lad” mean?

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

Is “Jack the lad” formal or informal?

Jack the lad is generally slang.

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