jinks
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of jinks
C18: of unknown origin
Example Sentences
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Mostly the comedy in “The Sheep Detectives” derives from slapstick high jinks.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
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
Still, it’s a bit surreal to hear the announcers obsess over Sonny’s high jinks in the back of the pack while ignoring the winners.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 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
He cracked himself up, though I wasn’t sure whether it was Calvin’s high jinks or my own making him so goofy.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
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