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jinky

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈd͡ʒɪŋki/
  • rhymes with -ɪŋki

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adj

Meaning 1

Mazy, windy, zigzagging in its motion.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 2007 John O'Groat Journal - Millbank Man o' Steel event brings season to a close Darren was the smallest on the pitch he is certainly not fazed by the bigger lads and his jinky runs regularly stretched the opposition to the limit

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From jink + -y.