high jinx
Definition
Noun: - Noisy and mischievous merrymaking: "High jinx" refers to lively, boisterous, and often mischievous fun or playful behavior, typically involving a group of people. It implies harmless but rowdy amusement.
Usage
"High jinx" is used as a singular noun to describe a situation or period of time characterized by loud, playful, and unruly fun. It often has a humorous or nostalgic connotation.
Examples
- The dormitory was known for its nightly high jinx.
- The children's high jinx kept the whole neighborhood entertained.
- We got into some serious high jinx during our summer vacation.
Advanced Usage
- "To be up to high jinx": To be engaged in or planning mischievous fun.
- I think those kids are up to some high jinx in the backyard.
Variants and Related Words
- Hijinks (noun): This is a common alternate spelling of "high jinx" with the same meaning.
- The office hijinks were all in good fun.
Synonyms
- Shenanigans: Secret or dishonest activity, or playful mischief.
- Tomfoolery: Foolish or silly behavior.
- Skylarking: Lively, playful fun or mischief.
- Monkeyshines: Playful tricks; mischievous acts.
Related Idioms
- "To raise Cain": To create a noisy disturbance or engage in wild behavior.
- They raised Cain at the party last night.
- "To cut up": To act in a silly, playful, or mischievous way.
- The class started to cut up when the teacher left the room.
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noisy and mischievous merrymaking
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