jink

verb

ˈjiŋk How to pronounce jink (audio)
Definition of jinknext
as in to weave
to move suddenly aside or to and fro jinking here and there with remarkable agility, the thieving urchin frustrated all attempts to catch him

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Recent Examples of jink None of these changes affects the Chiron's remarkable docility at low speeds or its ability to jink into corners like a car of two-thirds its mass on the tight, two-lane French country roads near the Circuit Paul Ricard. — Ben Oliver, Car and Driver, 30 Sep. 2021 That early pressure told within five minutes, as Ben Youngs emerged from the maul with ball in hand, jinked his way past two All Blacks players and went over to score the England's second try. — Matias Grez, CNN, 26 Oct. 2019 However, Italy responded impressively and drew level in the 28th minute when Emerson jinked his way down the left flank before crossing for Andrea Belotti, who finished from close range. — SI.com, 5 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for jink
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jink
  1. weave
  2. duck
  3. dodge
Verb
  • Eller took a long pass from Aaron Ekblad just inside the blue line, weaved down the right side and ripped a wrist shot from the circle past Chicago goaltender Spencer Knight.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The Chiefs had no answer for Smith-Njigba, who bobbed and weaved his way through the defense for nine catches, 150 yards and a touchdown.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of weave
Verb
  • That's a real benefit for those who don't want to duck down or climb steps to bed every night.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Well, about four songs in, Jackson Browne decides to start his spiel about 'No Nukes' and how there was a nuke plant near Champaign, and everyone should 'duck and cover' or some crap like that.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of duck
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  • Authorities at the Villages denied him access, and the shoot required him to dodge security guards, charm subjects, and occasionally adopt disguises.
    — Alex Barasch, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
  • When the Gaza questions do pick up again, most Democrats are likely to punt to the International Criminal Court — already a popular way to dodge them.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of dodge

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