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Rarehigh jinks
The correct spelling is high jinks.
How to pronounce high jinks
noun
IPA: /haɪ d͡ʒɪnks/
Say it like: Hi -jin-ks
The correct spelling is high jinks. Boisterous activity or behaviour, especially in sport; lively fun.
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Definition
noun
- 1.Boisterous activity or behaviour, especially in sport; lively fun.
- 2.Tricky or waggish behavior; mischief.
- 3.An old Scottish parlour game in which people played various parts under penalty of a forfeit.
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