English Explanatory Dictionary

burn bread

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To cause something unfortunate to happen to (someone) by mentioning it; to jinx something for (someone).

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-burn bread.wav

Word forms

burn bread burns bread burning bread burned bread burnt bread

Etymology

From the idea that burning bread brings bad luck or is indicative of unfortunate things to come.

Related words

knock on wood
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