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1jink

verb \ˈjiŋk\

Definition of JINK

intransitive verb
:  to move quickly or unexpectedly with sudden turns and shifts (as in dodging)
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Origin of JINK

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1785

Related to JINK

Synonyms
duck, dodge, sidestep, slalom, weave, zigzag

Rhymes with JINK

blink, brink, chink, clink, dink, drink, fink, gink, ink, kink, link, mink, pink, plink, prink, rink, shrink, sink, skink, slink, stink, swink, sync, think, wink, zinc

2jink

noun

Definition of JINK

1
:  a quick evasive turn :  slip
2
plural :  pranks, frolics; especially :  high jinks

First Known Use of JINK

1786

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. jink
  2. high jinks
  3. hijinks
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