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   Jinx

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   noun

   • 1. a person or thing that brings bad luck: "one was never to wish luck to someone going hunting or fishing, as it was seen as a jinx"

   verb

   • 1. bring bad luck to; cast an evil spell on: "the play is jinxed"

   exclamation

   • 1. said when two people inadvertently say the same thing at once: "“What happened?” we both say at exactly the same time. “Jinx!”"

   Word Origin early 20th century (originally US): probably a variant of jynx ‘wryneck’ (because the bird was used in witchcraft).

   Scrabble Points: 18

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   What does Jinx mean?

   • urucubaca, azar, pé-frio… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! JINX meaning: 1. bad luck, or a person or thing that is believed to bring bad luck: 2. to cause a person or….

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   What does it mean to Jinx a card?

   • "to jinx it" means to make it have bad luck. These cards are jinxed. I never win any money when I play with them. Being jinxed generally means having bad luck. But in the context you are using it, "Jinx" is the verb or action, which means "to cause bad luck," not just a general feeling of bad luck.

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   What does 'don't jinx it' mean?

   • But in the context you are using it, "Jinx" is the verb or action, which means "to cause bad luck," not just a general feeling of bad luck. The phrase "Don't Jinx It" is most often used in a situation where someone proclaims that things are going well or that they think something good is about to happen to them.

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   What is an example of a jinx?

   • A statement such as "We're sure to win the contest!" can be seen as a jinx because it tempts fate, thereby bringing bad luck. The event itself is referred to as "jinxed". A dramatic historical example of this type of jinxing is the RMS Titanic, which was said to be unsinkable, then sank on its maiden voyage.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryJINX | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   noun [ C usually sing ] us / dʒɪŋks /. a person or thing that brings bad luck, or a period of bad luck: There must be a jinx on our team – four of our best players were injured yesterday. (Definition of jinx from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   jinx verb jinx somebody/something. See jinx in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: jinx. Definition of jinx noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Jinx definition: to bring bad luck to; curse. See examples of JINX used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryJINX definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · jinx in American English. (dʒɪŋks) noun. 1. a person, thing, or influence supposed to bring bad luck. transitive verb. 2. to bring bad luck to; place a jinx on. The strike has jinxed my plans to go to Milwaukee for the weekend.

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   : to bring bad luck to (someone or something) 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. JINX meaning: 1 : someone or something that causes bad luck; 2 : a state or period of bad luck caused by a jinx.

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   May 22, 2024 · jinx (plural jinxes) A hex; an evil spell . Synonyms: curse, hoodoo, Indian sign, spell. A person or thing supposed to bring bad luck.

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   jinx | meaning in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary. Meaning of jinx – Learner’s Dictionary. jinx. noun [ C ] uk/dʒɪŋks/us. someone or something that brings bad luck: There seems to be a jinx on the school. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge.