Synonyms of high jinks

high jinks

plural noun

ˈhī-ˌjiŋks 

variants also hijinks

as in joking

wildly playful or mischievous behavior

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• joking
• shenanigan(s)
• funning
• horsing around
• monkey business
• clowning
• tomfoolery
• buffoonery
• monkeyshine(s)
• monkeying
• skylarking
• roughhousing
• roughhouse
• horseplay
• clownery
• playfulness
• slapstick
• foolery
• nonsense
• silliness
• prankishness
• rumbustiousness
• rowdyism
• clownishness
• trickery
• childishness
• sporting
• jesting
• rowdiness
• boisterousness
• mischief
• rambunctiousness
• foolishness
• roguishness
• rascality
• revelry
• merrymaking
• frivolity
• sportiveness
• waggery
• mischievousness
• cavorting
• frolicking
• roguery
• impishness
• romping
• devilry
• knavery
• gamboling
• roistering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of high jinks

The dynamic is matey and punchy, with lots of high jinks and backslapping. — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 16 June 2026

Smith’s memories of the inseparable pair are a blur of giggles and teenage girl high jinks. — Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026

That was especially true in the visitors locker room at FedExForum, which was filled with laughter, friendly arguments and high jinks. — Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Mar. 2026

The show followed the destitute Cuylers — father Early, his illegitimate son Rusty, his meth-loving sister Lily, and his crabby grandmother Granny — and their various moneymaking high jinks. — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026