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Word: Jink
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
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
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dʒɪŋk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
change direction suddenly and nimbly, as when dodging a pursuer
Short Definition:change direction suddenly and nimbly, as when dodging pursuer
Examples:- she was too quick for him and jinked away every time
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