Jinking is a term commonly used in sports, especially in football, when a player makes a sudden dodge or twist to avoid an opponent. There are various synonyms for this word that can be used in different contexts, such as weaving, shimmying, sidestepping, dodging, ducking, and swerving. Each of these words implies a different type of movement and can be used interchangeably with jinking to describe the quick and agile movements that are made by athletes. Some other common synonyms for jinking could be zigzagging, pivoting, cutting, and maneuvering. Regardless of the specific word used, all of these terms describe the ability of an athlete to evade a defender and advance toward their goal.