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High jinks High jinks was a popular 18th century drinking game in Scotland. The game involved throwing a die, and if the caster got a bad score, they had to choose between drinking more alcohol or performing an undignified task. 〔Flying by the Seat of Your Pants: Surprising Origins of Everyday Expressions By Harry Oliver〕 High jinks now commonly used to refer to any prank or frolic. ==References== 〔
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