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jink

Pronunciation: /dʒɪŋk/
Definition of jink

verb

[no object]
  • change direction suddenly and nimbly, as when dodging a pursuer:she was too quick for him and jinked away every time

noun

  • a sudden quick change of direction: people remember him for his runs on the wing, his jinks

Origin:

late 17th century (originally Scots as high jinks, denoting antics at drinking parties): probably symbolic of nimble motion. Current senses date from the 18th century

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