high jinks

high jink

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hahy jingk]
- /haɪ dʒɪŋk/
- /haɪ dʒɪŋks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy jingk]
- /haɪ dʒɪŋk/

Definitions of high jinks words

noun high jinks boisterous celebration or merrymaking; unrestrained fun: The city is full of conventioneers indulging in their usual high jinks. 1
noun plural high jinks playful activity, boisterousness 1
uncountable noun high jinks High jinks is lively, excited behaviour in which people do things for fun. 0
noun high jinks lively enjoyment 0
noun high jinks lively pranks; boisterous fun 0

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Origin of high jinks

First appearance:

before 1760

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1760-70; See origin at jink

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Parts of speech for High jinks

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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high jinks popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for high jinks

noun high jinks

horseplay — rough or boisterous play or pranks.
antic — an actor in a ludicrous or grotesque part; clown; buffoon
prank — a trick of an amusing, playful, or sometimes malicious nature.
caper — Capers are the small green buds of caper plants. They are usually sold preserved in vinegar.
frolic — merry play; merriment; gaiety; fun.

All 13 Synonyms of high jinks