high jinks

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A lot of time-travel high jinks follow, familiar in their broad outlines but unconventional and highly entertaining in their specifics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

In Sloane Crosley’s second novel, ‘Cult Classic,’ a woman on the verge of engagement finds herself running into ex after ex; delightful high jinks ensue.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2025

“Ain’t Got No Home,” which reached No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100, became Henry’s signature hit and definitively captured his humor and his vocal high jinks.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024

She would clown around and join in the high jinks, but, emotionally, she was always one step removed; like it was a role she was obliged to play.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2024

“Well, Lance,” said Arthur cheerfully, “these are some high jinks, and no mistake about it Jenny can hardly sit still, with all her captives.”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White