jink

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   to make a sudden quick turn in order to avoid someone or something

   The rabbit will jink sideways when the dog gets close.

2. 2
   noun

   a sudden evasive turn or movement

   With one sharp jink, the pilot avoided the obstacle.

A Scots and northern English word attested from the 18th century. Its origin is uncertain; it may imitate the abrupt action it describes. The motion sense is distinct from the expression high jinks.

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