jinks

The word “jinks” has 1 syllable: jinks.

It's pronounced as /dʒɪŋks/.


What is synonym and antonym for jinks?

In the thesaurus, “jinks” has 20 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for jinks along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for jinks

  • devilment
  • devilry
  • deviltry
  • dodges
  • ducks
  • friskiness
  • hijinks
  • hilarity
  • hob
  • impishness
  • knavery
  • lark
  • mischief
  • mischievousness
  • playfulness
  • rascality
  • revel
  • roguishness
  • wantonness
  • weaves

Antonyms for jinks

Meanings of jinks

  • noun
    1. A quick evasive turn.
  • verb
    1. To make a quick evasive turn.
    2. To cause a vehicle to make a quick evasive turn.
    3. 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.
    4. To elude; to cheat.

Example Sentences

  • The mischievous child's laughter echoed through the house as he played pranks and jinks on his siblings.
  • In folklore, some believe that certain places are haunted by spirits known for their playful jinks on unsuspecting travelers.
  • The comedy troupe's performance was filled with clever wit and hilarious jinks that had the audience in stitches.
  • After a long week of work, the friends gathered for a night of board games and friendly jinks.
  • The old tavern was rumored to be a favorite haunt of pirates who enjoyed sharing tales of their daring adventures and drunken jinks.

On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jinks, such as: devilment, devilry, deviltry, dodges, ducks, friskiness, hijinks.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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waggeries

  • adventures
  • catastrophe
  • drolleries
  • evil
  • experiences
  • gag
  • giggles
  • high jinks
  • jokes
  • laughs
  • misbehavior
  • misconduct
  • playfulness
  • practical jokes
  • prank
  • pranks
  • rascal
  • rogue
  • rogueries
  • sabotage
  • transgression
  • tricks
  • vandalism
  • wrongdoing
  • yocks

waggery

  • catastrophe
  • devilment
  • drollery
  • evil
  • gag
  • high jinks
  • joke
  • joking
  • laugh
  • misbehavior
  • mischief
  • misconduct
  • playfulness
  • prank
  • rascal
  • rogue
  • sabotage
  • transgression
  • trick
  • vandalism
  • wrongdoing

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