jack
Definition
A portable mechanical device used for lifting heavy objects, such as automobiles, short distances off the ground.
A playing card marked with a stylized figure of a young man, ranking between the ten and the queen in most card games.
A common English male given name, often short for John or Jackson.
Slang for money, especially in British English contexts.
To raise or lift something using a jack; or informally, to steal, as in 'carjack'.
Examples
He forgot the jack in the trunk, so his roadside philosophy session lasted until a good Samaritan showed up.
In poker night, betting on the jack felt like flirting with fate, until it folded like a cheap suit.
As a jack-of-all-trades, she fixed the sink, coded an app, and baked sourdough – all before brunch.
Need some jack? His wallet's lighter than his promises after happy hour.