Meaning & use
Jink
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To make a sudden, sharp turn to dodge or evade something.
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The pilot had to jink the plane to avoid incoming fire.
The rabbit jinked left and right to escape the fox.
A note on using this word
The phrase "high jinks" (boisterous, mischievous fun) comes from this same root, though the connection has faded from everyday use.
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