JINK

v.

2 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
v.

To move quickly, esp. with a sudden turn; hence, to dodge; to escape by a quick turn; --obs. or dial., except as a hunting term in pig-sticking.

2.
v.

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


← JINGOISM J — all words JINNEE →