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Meaning of high jinks

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

high jinks

Pronunciation:/haɪ d͡ʒɪnks/

noun

Definitions

  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.