Jink
[dʒiŋk]
Definition
v.i. (Scot.) to move nimbly to dodge.—v.t. to elude: to cheat.—n. a quick illusory turn.
Edited by Claudette
Examples
- He is a vagabond on his own statement,--is he not, Mr. Jinks? Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- When all this was done to the magistrate's satisfaction, the magistrate and Mr. Jinks consulted in whispers. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Put down that, Mr. Jinks,' said the magistrate, who was fast rising into a rage. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Did you observe his excited eye, Mr. Jinks? Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Mr. Jinks,' said the magistrate, 'you're a fool. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- To--to--what, Mr. Jinks? Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Send Mr. Jinks here, directly! Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
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