high jinks
/ˈhaɪ d͡ʒɪŋks/noun
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1
An old Scottish parlour game in which people were chosen, usually by throwing dice, to perform some humorous act or drink a large amount of an alcoholic beverage, with a forfeit if they were unable to do so.
2
Boisterous activity or behaviour; lively fun.
3
Tricky or waggish behaviour; mischief.
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