Jackleg and Self-taught

Jackleg

Jackleg adjective - Being such only for recreation.
Usage example: a toolshed that can be built by any jackleg carpenter who's capable of hitting a nail without smashing his thumb

Self-taught and jackleg are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Self-taught" instead an adjective "Jackleg".

Self-taught

Self-taught adjective - Having skills or knowledge acquired through one's own efforts without formal training.
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Jackleg and self-taught are semantically related. You can use "Jackleg" instead an adjective phrase "Self-taught".
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