jinks
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of jinks
C18: of unknown origin
Example Sentences
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A lot of time-travel high jinks follow, familiar in their broad outlines but unconventional and highly entertaining in their specifics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
In Sloane Crosley’s second novel, ‘Cult Classic,’ a woman on the verge of engagement finds herself running into ex after ex; delightful high jinks ensue.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2025
Certainly the high jinks have caught the attention of those in Australia, who have put the sandpaper down long enough to have their say on England's morals.
From BBC • Jul. 30, 2025
“Ain’t Got No Home,” which reached No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100, became Henry’s signature hit and definitively captured his humor and his vocal high jinks.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024
Smith’s high jinks with the press and Seabiscuit’s recent history of scratches had come back to haunt him.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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