for grins

Examples

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• And I suspect that they'd tase me for my typos above just for grins, even though they'd probably not do much better. :P

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• And just for grins, I'm going to see what Judy thinks of this next question.

• I mean, maybe they can find an old stage and some old TV cameras and do a made-for-TV movie just for grins.

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• And just for grins and chuckles, you might want to see how to do one more form of hybridization.

• We decided to play some silly games just for grins.

• He wore a funny hat to the party just for grins.

• They took goofy selfies together just for grins.

Synonyms

F

for fun

vsfor grins

• Informal

144 1.2

For enjoyment or as a joke

is the same idea expressed as a casual phrase for pleasure

F

for kicks

vsfor grins

• Slang

11 8.1

To do something for fun, not for a serious reason

is similar but stresses light playful enjoyment rather than purpose

I

in fun

vsfor grins

• Informal

5 5.3

People say it as a joke and do not mean it seriously

focuses more on enjoyment and fun than on joking intent

F

for the hell of it

vsfor grins

• Informal

5 9.1

To do something for no particular reason, just for fun

is narrower, centering on enjoyment rather than having no reason

F

for shits and giggles

vsfor grins

• Offensive

1 9.9

Just for fun and not for any serious reason

is equally playful but avoids coarse or strong language

A

all in jest

vsfor grins

6.7

Said or done as a joke and not meant to be serious

emphasizes doing things for simple enjoyment rather than as jokes

Antonyms

S

seriously

∞ 1.6

In a way that shows you mean what you say

How Playful

for kicks

• Slang

11 8.1

for grins

• Slang

1 9.3

for fun

• Informal

144 1.2

recreation

122 2.7

Surface Forms

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Etymology