high jinks
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high jinks

noun plural \ˈhī-ˌjiŋks\

Definition of HIGH JINKS

: boisterous or rambunctious carryings-on : carefree antics or horseplay

Variants of HIGH JINKS

high jinks also hi·jinks \ˈhī-ˌjiŋks\

Examples of HIGH JINKS

  1. <despite the team's dismal record, the players have won over many fans with their exuberant high jinks>

First Known Use of HIGH JINKS

1825

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