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jinx

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) jinx (noun)
  2. 2) jinx (verb)

1jinx

noun \ˈjiŋ(k)s\

Definition of JINX

: one that brings bad luck; also : the state or spell of bad luck brought on by a jinx
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Examples of JINX

  1. That guy is a jinx.
  2. He felt like he'd finally broken the jinx.
  3. She threatened to put a jinx on him.

Origin of JINX

perhaps alteration of jynx wryneck; from the use of wrynecks in witchcraft
First Known Use: 1911

Related to JINX

Synonyms: hex, hoodoo, Indian sign [chiefly British], whammy
Related Words: Jonah; curse, evil eye, pox, spell, voodoo; augury, omen, portent
Near Antonyms: amulet, charm, fetish (also fetich), talisman
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