Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hahy jingk]
- /haɪ dʒɪŋk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hahy jingk]
- /haɪ dʒɪŋk/
Definition of high-jinks word
- noun high-jinks boisterous celebration or merrymaking; unrestrained fun: The city is full of conventioneers indulging in their usual high jinks. 1
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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
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.
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.
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