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JINKS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Jinks.

Jinks - as a noun

Noisy and mischievous merrymaking

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
high jinkshigh jinxhijinks

Jinks - as a verb

To make a quick evasive turn.

To cause a vehicle to make a quick evasive turn.

In the games of spoilfive and forty-five, to win the game by taking all five tricks; also, to attempt to win all five tricks, losing what has been already won if unsuccessful.

To elude; to cheat.

Example Sentences

"He's known for his silly jinks and pranks."
"The group of friends enjoyed playing jinks on each other."
"Her mischievous jinks always kept the party alive."
"The comedian's jinks had the audience in stitches."
"They were caught up in a series of misfortunate jinks."
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Word Game Points

Is JINKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, jinks is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

JINKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is JINKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, jinks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
JINKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is JINKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, jinks is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
JINKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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