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Jim of all trades

Derived from the term ‘Jack of all trades’ and shares the same meaning. It is a reference to Jim Penman, of Jim's Group, whose Australian mowing business (Jim’s Mowing) transformed into several other maintenance trades which each franchise is commonly branded with ‘Jim's’ and then the trade.

At present Jim's Group is the second largest business in Australia and has expanded into Britain, it includes: Jim’s Mowing, Jim's Antennas, Jim's Bookkeeping, Jim's Building Maintenance, Jim's Computer Services, Jim's Dog Wash, Jim's Painting and Jim's Roofing.
Julie: Jack is great; he cut my grass, fixed my computer, fixed the roof, he even fixed my television reception while he was up there.

Holly: Really? What does he do for work?

Julie: Nothing amazing.

Holly: Hmm, he's a Jim of all trades.
by Ryryq November 30, 2009
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A donkey for a trade

An expression that refers to someone or something being traded up. An updated and more exotic way of saying "she/he is out of your league."
For example, when walking past an oddly matched couple, you may say, " that guy is a donkey for a trade." donkey trade league expression she/he exotic updated
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hit or miss im already tracer

Hit or miss I’m already tracer is a way of saying I will game end you with the power of megalovani and that you want a sprit cranberry
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rough trade

A 1970's Canadian band lead by Carole Pope and Kevan Staples. They sang about wiggitywacklesbian themes. See High School Confidential.
...She makes me cream my jeans when she comes my way...--High School Confidential
by Agent Chainsawlady October 13, 2004
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Trace

A gay guy who is light skin and short

He has lots of bedie beads and dosent take showers
Trace can't get a life
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Jackoff all trades

An individual claiming proficiency for every task presenting itself, anywhere. He is neither schooled nor proficient beyond the ability to claim such.

An individual whose continued claims at ability are immediately discounted upon attempt.

A play on "Jack of all trades, master of none."
"Dave says he'll fix my brakes, file my taxes, upgrade my computer, and save me a bundle! And he's gonna read my fortune, win Lisa back, and get me promoted!"

"Dude, Dave's a divorced, unemployed dog groomer. Don't let him touch your shit... Guy's a jackoff all trades."
by 3sqzper July 21, 2008
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trace

another name for the drug marijuana.
"do you know where I could get some trace"
"Man, I was so traced last night"
by Mayne or Shane April 2, 2008
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