verb / noun
jink
JINK/dʒɪŋk/
A sudden turn or movement to dodge something.
The hare jinks sharply right while the pursuing fox overshoots.
Etymology
Jink originally described nimble movement or wheeling about in a dance, then developed the sense “elude or dodge.” That shift connects lively turning with a quick evasive movement, though the word’s origin is unknown.
More examples
- A quick jink takes the runner past the defender.
- The cyclist jinked around a pothole without slowing down.
- The fish escapes the net with a sudden jink.
Forms
jink · jinks · jinked · jinking