Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
high-jinks
noun
/ˈhaɪˌdʒɪŋks/
Definition
High-jinks refers to playful or mischievous activities, often characterized by lively or boisterous behavior.
Examples
- The children were full of high-jinks at the birthday party, running around and laughing.
- During the festival, there were high-jinks and pranks that entertained everyone.
- The college students were known for their high-jinks, often pulling funny pranks on each other.
Meaning
The term implies a sense of fun and amusement, typically involving energetic and sometimes silly antics.
Synonyms
- fun
- mischief
- antics
- shenanigans
- frolics
