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jink
(jĭngk)v. jinked, jink·ing, jinks
v.intr.
To make a quick, evasive turn: "He jinked every five seconds, and now brought his tank left again" (Tom Clancy).
v.tr.
To cause (a vehicle or an aircraft, for example) to make a quick, evasive turn.
n.
1. A quick, evasive turn.
2. jinks Rambunctious play; frolic.
[Origin unknown.]
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jink
(dʒɪŋk)vb
to move swiftly or jerkily or make a quick turn in order to dodge or elude
n
a jinking movement
[C18: of Scottish origin, imitative of swift movement]
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
jink
(dʒɪŋk)n.
1. jinks, prankish or frolicsome activities; high jinks.
2. a quick, jerky move or turn.
v.i. 3. to make a quick, jerky move or turn.
[1690–1700; orig. uncertain]
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jink
Past participle: jinked
Gerund: jinking
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