Jack the Lad meaning

What does the saying 'Jack the Lad' mean?

A confident and not very serious young man who behaves as he wants to without thinking about other people is a Jack the Lad.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Person's name | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used

Contributor: L. Radford

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