jack of all trades 

The other definitions are wrong.
A Jack of all Trades is someone who is decent at everything, but not especially adept at any one thing.

Red Mage from Final Fantasy is a Jack of all Trades.

jack of all trades by morbidgolem November 3, 2007

jack of all trades 

A term used to describe someone who knows a lot about many things, but, with the second tag "master of none" added it transforms into a derogatory phrase meant to emphasize how mastery of one skill is important for deeper knowledge.

However, one, oft forgotten tag is the third one: "is oftentimes better than a master of one". Instantly, the term reverses meaning, symbolizing how a person who knows a lot about many things that integrates their skills allows them to surpass even a master of one.

Interesting phrase, nonetheless.

"Man, Tom knows a lot! He's a jack of all trades, aint he?"

"Yeah, but he probably doesn't know a lot about specifics. You know how it goes: Jack of all trades, master of none."

"Jack of all trades, master of one, is oftentimes better than master of one, man. Tom's pretty smart."

jack of all trades by Oldrego March 9, 2017

Jack of all trades 

A person who is skilled at a variety of different things, but not to the same level as a person who is specialised in one of these things.

Jack of all trades, master of none,
but ofttimes better than a master of one.

Jack of all trades by eruditionfish March 30, 2009

jack of all trades 

a person who is good at many things but has no particular specialty (often with master of none at the end)

My friend was a jack of all trades.

jack of all trades by The Return of Light Joker February 22, 2009

Jack of All Trades 

A Jack of All Trades is a master at none, but often better than a master of one.

Person 1: You're a very well rounded person.
Person 2: I'm a Jack of All Trades.

Jack of All Trades by jeffyfromthebloc October 20, 2009

jack of all trades 

a jack of all trades is a person who is not an expert in any fields, but knows a little about everything.

jack of all trades often lack an university degree, as they didnt specialize in anything, but studied/learned a bit of every subject.

1: omfg john knows freakin everything!
2: nah, hes just a jack of all trades. dont ask him anything deeper tough.

jack of all trades by the.oppenheimer February 15, 2010

Jack Of All Trades 

A person who appears to be very skilled at everything that he/she attempts.

"John, The Jack Of All Trades, Just Aced All Of His Exams, And Took Our School To The State Finals"

Jack Of All Trades by Soldier 91 January 27, 2005