Definition of "jink" in English

noun

1. A quick evasive turn.

2. A jack or knucklebone used in the game of jinks (possibly derived from the Scottish game high jinks).

verb

1. (intransitive) To make a quick evasive turn or turns to confuse pursuers, incoming fire, etc.

   • Do not jink. This serves no purpose and will only spoil your run in.

2. (transitive) To cause a vehicle to make a quick evasive turn.

3. (intransitive, card games) In the games of spoilfive and forty-five, to win the game by taking all five tricks; also, to attempt to win all five tricks, losing what has been already won if unsuccessful.

4. To elude; to cheat.