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high 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. 1.Boisterous activity or behaviour, especially in sport; lively fun.
  2. 2.Tricky or waggish behavior; mischief.
  3. 3.An old Scottish parlour game in which people played various parts under penalty of a forfeit.

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