jinks

British

/ dʒɪŋks /

plural noun

boisterous or mischievous play (esp in the phrase high jinks )

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jinks Idioms

see high jinks.

Etymology

Origin of jinks

C18: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

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But then also we were listening to Luke Combs and stuff like Bryan Martin and Cody Jinks — guys who talk about working on the lines.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2023

Amanda Hardy, an attorney representing Jinks, issued a statement saying they respect the decision but “believe the judgement was inconsistent with the evidence adduced at trial.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2022

In July, when Mr. Dishon filed a gross negligence suit against Brookdale on behalf of the Jinks family, the company responded with a motion to compel arbitration.

From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2022

West Mercia Police Constable Joann Jinks, 41, is due to stand trial charged with three counts of the same offence.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2022

Teddy Jinks refused to serve out the supper hash until Tresler had all he required.

From The Night Riders A Romance of Early Montana by Cullum, Ridgwell

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