What does JINKS mean?

Parts of Speech

Jinks is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, jinks means lively and cheerful activity or behavior. As a verb, jinks means to have fun or to play around.

Pronunciations

US: /dʒɪŋks/

UK: /dʒɪŋks/

Origin and Usage

The origin of jinks is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated from the Scottish word "jink" which means to move quickly or to dodge. It was first used in the 17th century and has been used in English literature since then.

Synonyms

As a noun, synonyms for jinks include fun, merriment, and frolic. As a verb, synonyms for jinks include play, fool around, and have fun.

Related Words

Links, skink, kinks, dinks, sinks

Example Sentences

As a noun:

1. They had a lot of jinks at the party last night.
2. The kids were full of jinks as they ran around the park.

As a verb:

1. The friends decided to jinks around the city for the day.
2. They jinksed around the house, playing games and laughing.