Slangipedia - Slang Dictionary

1

A code-dropping peasant who got lucky enough to be hired at a fancy startup but didn’t start it.

Hey Jack-Em, you’re just a glorified keyboard jockey.

This startup’s a mess, and it’s all because of you Jack-Em.

You’re not a founder, you’re a Jack-Em, and I’m not nice.

2

A guy who writes code but didn’t think of the idea, so he’s just a Jack-Em.

You didn’t build this company, you’re just a Jack-Em.

I’m tired of being told I’m a Jack-Em.

Jack-Em is the new slur.

3

A basic programmer who didn’t start the company, so they’re just a Jack-Em.

You’re a Jack-Em and you know it.

I’m not a Jack-Em, I’m a co-founder.

Jack-Em is the worst thing to be called.

4

A glorified keyboard jockey who got a job at a startup but didn’t start it.

Jack-Em is just a fancy way of saying ‘basic programmer.’

Don’t call me a Jack-Em, I’m a real programmer.

You’re a Jack-Em and you’re not even good at it.

5

A guy who didn’t come up with the idea but still gets to code, so he’s a Jack-Em.

You’re a Jack-Em, and you know it.

I’m not a Jack-Em, I’m a real founder.

Jack-Em is just a fancy way of saying ‘not good enough.’

6

A code monkey who didn’t start the company, so they’re just a Jack-Em.

Jack-Em is the worst thing to be called.

You’re a Jack-Em and you know it.

I’m not a Jack-Em, I’m a real person.