单词 | hijinks |
释义 | hijinks (once / 303060 pages) n Hijinks are examples of mischief or merrymaking that are often disruptive or rowdy. Prank phone calls and gag gifts are both forms of hijinks. Hijinks is a fun-sounding word for activities that are fun: getting into trouble, but not serious trouble. Throwing a football around homeroom could be considered hijinks. Burning down the school would not be considered hijinks; that would be considered a felony. If the pesky neighbor kid rings your door bell and runs, you can say, "Oh, he's up to his usual hijinks!" WORD FAMILYhijinks USAGE EXAMPLESIf history is any indication, similar hijinks will follow. Seattle Times(Nov 21, 2016) These trick-shot hijinks failed, in part because voters were loath to cast their precious votes for a candidate who wasn’t their actual top choice. Slate(Oct 31, 2016) He still enjoys locker room hijinks, even as a reserve. Washington Times(Oct 19, 2016) n noisy and mischievous merrymaking Syn|Hyper high jinks, high jinx, jinks conviviality, jollification, merrymaking a boisterous celebration; a merry festivity |
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