Ham-and-egger
noun
an ordinary or regular person; also, a rather incompetent person
Examples
He is a real ham-and-egger, rubbing elbows with the construction workers and plumbers and cops at the local watering hole.
Word Origin
from the old days when miners held boxing matches; the winner got money, the loser got a ham and egg meal
Usage Note
slightly derogatory
noun
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