jink

Etymology
Origin. The Oxford English Dictionary suggests for motion. Attested since the 18th century. Compare unnasalised dialectal.

Noun

 * 1) A quick evasive turn.
 * 2) A  or  used in the game of the same name in the plural (possibly derived from the Scottish game ).

Translations

 * Bulgarian:, избягване на удар
 * French:

Verb

 * 1)  To make a quick evasive turn or turns to confuse pursuers, incoming fire, etc.
 * 2) * 1943, G B Warnes, Hints and Tips for Beginners (and others) in Whirlwind Bombers Attacking Shipping, National Archives AIR 27/1551
 * Do not jink. This serves no purpose and will only spoil your run in.
 * 1)  To cause a vehicle to make a quick evasive turn.
 * 2)  In the games of spoilfive and forty-five, to win the game by taking all five tricks; also, to attempt to win all five tricks, losing what has been already won if unsuccessful.
 * 3) To elude; to cheat.
 * 1)  To cause a vehicle to make a quick evasive turn.
 * 2)  In the games of spoilfive and forty-five, to win the game by taking all five tricks; also, to attempt to win all five tricks, losing what has been already won if unsuccessful.
 * 3) To elude; to cheat.
 * 1) To elude; to cheat.

Translations

 * Bulgarian:
 * French:
 * Italian: sfagliare