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Jinks
see synonyms of jinksNoun
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Jinks
see synonyms of jinksplural noun
boisterous or mischievous play (esp in the phrase high jinks)
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Jinks
see synonyms of jinksv. jinked, jink·ing, jinks
v.intr.
To make a quick, evasive turn: "He jinked every five seconds, and now brought his tank left again" (Tom Clancy).
v.tr.
To cause (a vehicle or an aircraft, for example) to make a quick, evasive turn.
n.
1. A quick, evasive turn.
2. jinks Rambunctious play; frolic.
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