[dʒɪŋk], (Verb)

Definitions:
- change direction suddenly and nimbly, as when dodging a pursuer
(e.g: she was too quick for him and jinked away every time)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 17th century (originally Scots as high jinks, denoting antics at drinking parties): probably symbolic of nimble motion. Current senses date from the 18th century

[dʒɪŋk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a sudden quick change of direction
(e.g: people remember him for his runs on the wing, his jinks)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 17th century (originally Scots as high jinks, denoting antics at drinking parties): probably symbolic of nimble motion. Current senses date from the 18th century