What can be said with certainty is that the word has always expressed a quick or unexpected motion. Jinks (dʒɪŋks) pl n boisterous or mischievous play (esp in the phrase high jinks) [c18 Boisterous or mischievous play (esp in the phrase high jinks )
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Jinks refers to playful or skilled maneuvers or dodges, especially during sports or games
As a noun, jinks refers to the actual sidesteps or deceptive maneuvers The player's jinks were so unpredictable, no one could catch him Jinks is pronounced as /jingks/. Definition of 'jinks' jinks in british english (dʒɪŋks ) plural noun boisterous or mischievous play (esp in the phrase high jinks)