jinx
2jinx
verbDefinition of JINX
transitive verb
: to foredoom to failure or misfortune : bring bad luck to
See 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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