high jinks

plural noun

ˈhī-ˌjiŋks How to pronounce high jinks (audio)
variants also hijinks
Definition of high jinksnext
as in joking
wildly playful or mischievous behavior despite the team's dismal record, the players have won over many fans with their exuberant high jinks

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Recent Examples of high jinks Indeed, that’s the idea behind the two-hour-long spectacle that mixes live baseball with music, dance, comedic bits and other high jinks. — Chris Placek, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 Reflecting on the renovation, Jeff seems most excited about the potential for creative high jinks and, as the song says, makin’ whoopee. — Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026 The dynamic is matey and punchy, with lots of high jinks and backslapping. — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 16 June 2026 Smith’s memories of the inseparable pair are a blur of giggles and teenage girl high jinks. — Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for high jinks

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“High jinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/high%20jinks. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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