hijinks
pronunciation
How to pronounce hijinks in British English:
UK [ˈhaidʒiŋks]
How to pronounce hijinks in American English:
US [ˈhaɪˌdʒɪŋks]
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- Noun:
- noisy and mischievous merrymaking
Word Origin
- hijinks (n.)
- also hi-jinks, high jinks, "boisterous capers, lively or boisterous sport," 1842, from name of games played at drinking parties (1690s). See jink.