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

An exclamation of surprise or amazement.

""Jinkies!" she said, staring at the mess in the kitchen."

How to Use Jinkies

Learner’s notes

In 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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"_____!" she said, staring at the mess in the kitchen.

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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.