"jinkies" meaning in English

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Interjection

IPA: /ˈd͡ʒɪŋk.iz/ [General-American]
  1. Expressing surprise or amazement.
    Sense id: en-jinkies-en-intj-~x8IBQ17 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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