jinked; jinking; jinks
Definition of jink
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to move quickly or unexpectedly with sudden turns and shifts (as in dodging)
jink
nounDefinition of jink (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a quick evasive turn : slip
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The first known use of jink was in 1785
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