jinx

jinx / jinx / jinx

NounTransitive Verb

pl: jinxespast: jinxedpp: jinxeding: jinxing

This term carries a superstitious quality, often used in casual conversation to describe a perceived pattern of misfortune. When used as a noun for a person, it implies a persistent, almost magnetic attraction to bad luck that affects others in their vicinity. As a verb, it specifically describes the psychological fear of "tempting fate." It is frequently used when someone expresses confidence in a positive outcome too early, thereby risking a sudden reversal of fortune.

Meanings

Nounjinx

A person or thing that is believed to bring bad luck to others.

"He is a real jinx; every time he comes to the game, we lose."

Nounjinx

A magic spell or a curse intended to bring bad luck to someone.

"The witch cast a jinx on the village."

Transitive Verbjinx

[~ someone][~ something]

To bring bad luck to someone or something, often by talking about a positive outcome too soon.

"I do not want to jinx it by saying we have already won the match."

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