Jinx

Quick meaning: Jinx is a noun meaning A hex; an evil spell.

Meaning

A hex; an evil spell.

More Meanings

1. A person or thing supposed to bring bad luck.
2. (transitive) To cast a spell on.
3. (transitive) To bring bad luck to.
4. (transitive) To cause something to happen by mentioning it. Often used sarcastically.
5. Used after the same thing is said by two people simultaneously.
6. (transitive) To cause a bad outcome through verbal expression of certainty about a good situation or result. See knocking on wood, which is supposed to mitigate this effect.

Example Sentences

“So you'll all be near New York!” Maggie says. “We don't know for sure yet.” Sara stresses. “Don't jinx it.”

Bart: I'm telling Mom and Dad! / Lisa: You're telling who? / Bart: Mom and Dad! / Girls: MOM AND DAD? JINX! / Janey Powell: Now you can't talk, 'til somebody says your name!

I've no idea if she guessed what I was intending to do. I don't know why I was so reluctant to talk about it, even to her. Maybe I was afraid that verbalising my intentions would jinx it in some way.

Word Forms

• jinxes
• jinxing
• jinxed

Synonyms for jinx

Depending on context, synonyms include curse, hoodoo, spell, bewitch, hex, maleficiate.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include curse, hex, enchant, bewitch, glamour, witch.

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