"hi-jinks" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} hi-jinks (uncountable)
  1. Alternative spelling of high jinks (alternative form of hijinks) Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: high jinks (extra: alternative form of hijinks)
    Sense id: en-hi-jinks-en-noun-rXFBI6a2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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