intj
jinkies
JIHNGK-eez
Jinkies (intj) means an exclamation of surprise or amazement. Example: “Jinkies!" she said, staring at the mess in the kitchen.”
intj
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An exclamation of surprise or amazement.
"“Jinkies, Holly,” I said calmly. “Hold your horses.”"
— Jerrilyn Farmer, Mumbo Gumbo: A Madeline Bean Novel (2004)
""Jinkies!" she said, staring at the mess in the kitchen."
""Jinkies, that's the man from the dart game!" Velma exclaimed."
— Scooby-Doo, Golden Books (1999)
How to use jinkies
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned, cartoonish way to say "wow" or "whoa."
When to use it
Playful and dated — mostly used jokingly or in reference to old cartoons.
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What does “jinkies” mean?
The word “jinkies” means an exclamation of surprise or amazement. In plain terms, an old-fashioned, cartoonish way to say "wow" or "whoa.".
How do you pronounce “jinkies”?
“Jinkies” is pronounced JIHNGK-eez (/ˈd͡ʒɪŋk.iz/ in IPA).
How do you use “jinkies” in a sentence?
Here is “jinkies” used in a sentence: “"Jinkies!" she said, staring at the mess in the kitchen.”
What part of speech is “jinkies”?
“Jinkies” is an intj.
