jinx
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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
See Examples of JINX
- That guy is a jinx.
- He felt like he'd finally broken the jinx.
- 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
2jinx
transitive verbDefinition of JINX
: to foredoom to failure or misfortune : bring bad luck to
Examples of JINX
- I thought they were going to win but I didn't say so because I didn't want to jinx them.
- His luck has been so bad he feels jinxed.
First Known Use of JINX
1917
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