Jink
verb
To make a quick, sudden movement, usually to avoid something.
The squirrel jinked to the side to avoid the car.
Usage tips
Neutral
jink to the side,jink away,jink quickly
noun
A playful or sudden movement, often in a zigzag pattern.
The dog took a jink to the left to chase after the ball.
Usage tips
Informal
quick jink,sudden jink,zigzag jink
verb
To make a quick, sudden movement, usually to avoid something.
The squirrel jinked to the side to avoid the car.
Usage tips
Neutral
jink to the side,jink away,jink quickly
noun
A playful or sudden movement, often in a zigzag pattern.
The dog took a jink to the left to chase after the ball.
Usage tips
Informal
quick jink,sudden jink,zigzag jink
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Movement
To jink is often related to agility or quick reflexes. It's commonly used in sports contexts.
He jinked past the defenders with ease.
Pro Tip 2/3Playfulness
Jinking can imply a light-hearted or playful action, often seen in children playing.
The kids jinked around each other in the playground.
Pro Tip 3/3Caution
Using 'jink' implies a need for careful navigation through obstacles.
He had to jink away from the falling branches.
Pro Tip 1/3Movement
To jink is often related to agility or quick reflexes. It's commonly used in sports contexts.
He jinked past the defenders with ease.
Pro Tip 2/3Playfulness
Jinking can imply a light-hearted or playful action, often seen in children playing.
The kids jinked around each other in the playground.
Pro Tip 3/3Caution
Using 'jink' implies a need for careful navigation through obstacles.
He had to jink away from the falling branches.
Pro Tip 1/3Movement
To jink is often related to agility or quick reflexes. It's commonly used in sports contexts.
He jinked past the defenders with ease.
Pro Tip 2/3Playfulness
Jinking can imply a light-hearted or playful action, often seen in children playing.
The kids jinked around each other in the playground.
Pro Tip 3/3Caution
Using 'jink' implies a need for careful navigation through obstacles.
He had to jink away from the falling branches.
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