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If we were making a cop comedy about bad cops or cops who were comically bad at the jobs, then the jokes would be more hijinks and more like slapstick.
Daniel J. Goor

Meaning of "hijinks" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HIJINKS

hijinks  [ˈhaɪˌdʒɪŋks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HIJINKS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Hijinks is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HIJINKS


blinks
blɪŋks
drinks
drɪŋks
hypopharynx
ˌhaɪpəʊˈfærɪŋks
jinks
dʒɪŋks
jinx
dʒɪŋks
jynx
dʒɪŋks
larynx
ˈlærɪŋks
Lincs
lɪŋks
links
lɪŋks
lynx
lɪŋks
meninx
ˈmiːnɪŋks
methinks
mɪˈθɪŋks
minx
mɪŋks
nasopharynx
ˌneɪzəʊˈfærɪŋks
oropharynx
ˌɔːrəʊˈfærɪŋks
pharynx
ˈfærɪŋks
sphinx
sfɪŋks
Sphynx
sfɪŋks
syrinx
ˈsɪrɪŋks
tiddlywinks
ˈtɪdlɪˌwɪŋks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HIJINKS

highwaymen
Highways Department
highways engineer
highwrought
HIH
hijab
hijack
hijacker
hijacking
Hijaz
hijra
Hijrah
hike
hike out
hiker
hiking
hiking boots
hiking trail
hikoi
hila

WORDS THAT END LIKE HIJINKS

Banks
close ranks
Fairbanks
forty winks
golf links
Grand Banks
Hanks
high jinks
hunks
hunting pinks
lower ranks
other ranks
pilliwinks
ranks
return thanks
swimming trunks
thanks
trunks
vote of thanks
yonks

Synonyms and antonyms of hijinks in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «hijinks» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HIJINKS

Find out the translation of hijinks to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hijinks from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hijinks» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

hijinks
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hijinks
570 millions of speakers

English

hijinks
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

hijinks
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الصخب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

шуток
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

hijinks
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

hijinks
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

hijinks
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hijinks
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

hijinks
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

hijinks
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

신나게 떠들기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Hijinks
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hijinks
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

hijinks
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हिजरी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hijinks
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

hijinks
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

hijinks
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

жартів
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

hijinks
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

hijinks
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hijinks
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hijinks
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hijinks
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hijinks

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HIJINKS»

The term «hijinks» is regularly used and occupies the 87.839 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HIJINKS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hijinks

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QUOTES WITH «HIJINKS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word hijinks.
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Daniel J. Goor
If we were making a cop comedy about bad cops or cops who were comically bad at the jobs, then the jokes would be more hijinks and more like slapstick.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HIJINKS»

Discover the use of hijinks in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hijinks and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Valley of the Geeks: High-Tech Hijinks from Silicon Valley
Valley of the Geeks skewers Silicon Valley with high-tech hijinks that keep you laughing out loud. This new collection of essays includes the best original humor from the award-winning web site valleyofthegeeks.com.
Zack Urlocker, 2002
2
Blue Streak: The Highs, Lows and Behind the Scenes Hijinks ...
Dan Wiederer, who covered the team as a reporter with The Fayetteville Observer, provides an insider's view of an unforgettable season that included ups, downs, twists, and turns.
Dan Wiederer, 2010
3
Archie Holiday Hijinks
... HOLIDAY HIJINKS, ' ' al Exclusive, December, 2012. Published digitally one- shot by ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS, INC., 325 Fayette Avenue, Mamaroneck, New York 1054 - 18. Jon Goldwater, Publisher/Co-CEO; Nancy Silberkleit, ...
Archie Superstars
4
Cornered: Hijinks, Highlights, Late Nights and Insights
Cornered is packed with inside accounts—some inspiring, many hilarious—from his early days as a part-time radio announcer and weather forecaster in Red Deer, Alberta, to his time hosting Hockey Night in Canada and the Olympics.
Ron MacLean, Kirstie McLellan Day, 2011
5
Haunted house hijinks!
Facing budget cuts that threaten school trips and fine arts programs, Alex and her friends hope to raise funds by building a haunted house, but they soon learn that the building they are transforming is already haunted. Original.
John Vornholt, 1998
6
Heavenly Hijinks
RoguesLiddy Midnight & Cricket Starr"A vampire, a psychic and a werewolf walk into a bar on Alpha Prime... (from 1,001 Stellar Jokes)"Thomas and Rick have a stable partnership, exploring the stars and skirting the law.
Ashley Ladd, 2006
7
Hoosier Hoops and Hijinks: 16 Mysteries Set Amongst Indiana ...
"Its only a game, you say? Dont you believe it. After that final buzzer, these stories reveal, it may be the games are only beginning. When it comes to Hoosier Hijinks, not everyone plays by the rules. And thats what makes it irresistible".
Brenda Stewart, Tony Perona, 2013
8
TUPPERWARE PB
Traces the development of the plasticwares in the 1940s and 50s, especially the "party plan" marketing strategy developed by Brownie Wise.
Alison J. Clarke, 2001
9
The Curious Boy's Book of Adventure: 100 Hijinks and Escapades
Divided into five sections- bull; Exploring (with advice on things like how to follow a trail map and row a boat) bull; Hunting (bird watching and beach combing) bull; Experimenting (erupting volcano, simulating a tornado) bull; Building ...
Sam Martin, Christian Casucci, 2007
10
Herman's Hiccup Hijinks
Watch Herman's silly hijinks as he tries different ways to get rid of of his hiccups!
Joshua Thayer Legoff, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HIJINKS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hijinks is used in the context of the following news items.
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Chibi Maruko-chan: 25 years of happy TV hijinks, AsiaOne Showbiz …
The nationally popular series “Chibi Maruko-chan” is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the launch of its TV anime version, to be followed by ... «AsiaOne, Jul 15»
2
Golf needs a Jordan Spieth Grand Slam | Tampa Bay Times
You want flair or hijinks or recklessness in a golfer, play around on YouTube and look for old clips of Chi Chi Rodriguez and Lee Trevino. «Tampabay.com, Jul 15»
3
Bones and Sleepy Hollow Are Crossing Over And Nothing Makes …
... seem to be human, while at the same time Abbie and Ichabod have tracked their monster of the week to Washington D.C. Hijinks ensue. «E! Online, Jul 15»
4
The Core: Aquarium Rescue Unit : Articles : Relix
When I was 13, I read that Duke Ellington said the only reason he plays music is to do hijinks. A group has to be really tight to pull it off and the ... «Relix, Jul 15»
5
What happens when your best friend catches you trying to kill yourself
It shows what happens when a girl stumbles upon her best friend attempting suicide and the hilarious hijinks and dark humor that follows. «Gizmodo, Jul 15»
6
Gronk spikes his way into woman's heart in movie trailer | FOX Sports
Whether it's pitching iced coffee drinks with David Ortiz while singing, dancing and riding a bicycle built for two; more dancing and hijinks with ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»
7
NBA Rumors: Latest Trade Buzz Surrounding Ty Lawson, Mario …
The 27-year-old's endless off-court hijinks have become too much to handle, and the squad that ends up with him will obviously be taking a ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
8
How to Use ID Weed Garden App | Heavy.com
Email her at emily.schiola@heavy.com with any questions or leads and follow her crazy hijinks on Twitter @ESchiola. July 15, 2015 8:00 pm. «Heavy.com, Jul 15»
9
A fan's view of the Las Vegas Summer: Day 4 - Pounding The Rock
My editor, when discussing this story with me, thought it was going to be all about Vegas hijinks, with a side of basketball. As it turned out, the ... «Pounding The Rock, Jul 15»
10
Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission self-portraits are intriguing - The …
Tarzan has lots of fish-out-of-water mishaps and Cheetah engages in epic hijinks before Tarzan gives up on going through proper channels, ... «Allentown Morning Call, Jul 15»

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