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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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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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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"
by Soldier 91 January 27, 2005
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jane of all trades

Female handyman business based in Kirkland, wa since 2015. Owner: pepper fox.
I need Jane Of All trades to fix my stuff!
by Foxypepper26 June 20, 2017
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jackass of all trades

someone who is good at what he attempts but is conceited and arrogant about his own skills
Yea, Nathan is a jackass of all trades. He passed both his tests, and rubbed it in my face.
by Faggle October 26, 2007
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tradesmans

shortened from tradesman's entrance.
another name for the back passage, the arse, the batty, the bottom, the anus etc etc.
Man, she fucking loves it up the tradesmans, dirty bitch!

Gaylords are always rutting each other's tradesmans, they make me sick.
by dave January 4, 2004
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Tradespecialists

A group of 4 or more individuals all participating in sexual acts to one another. Often pertained as "swinging."
OMG! Look at that group of people. They look like a bunch of tradespecialists!
by AlphaSwinger September 7, 2018
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