English Explanatory Dictionary

jinx

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hex; an evil spell.
  2. A person or thing supposed to bring bad luck.
verb
  1. To cast a spell on.
  2. To bring bad luck to.
  3. To cause something to happen by mentioning it. Often used sarcastically.
  4. To cause a bad outcome through verbal expression of certainty about a good situation or result. See knocking on wood, which is supposed to mitigate this effect.
intj
  1. Used after the same thing is said by two people simultaneously.

Pronunciation

/d͡ʒɪŋks/ en-ca-jinx.opus en-au-jinx.ogg

Word forms

jinx jinxes jinxing jinxed

Etymology

From jynx in the transferred sense “a charm or spell”.

Synonyms

curse hoodoo Indian sign spell bewitch hex maleficiate bechat becry beglammer bespell conjure enchant englamour ensorcell enspell forspeak glamour jinx mojo spellbind spellcast witch snap

Derived words

reverse jinx jinxee jinxer unjinx
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