jinx
English
Etymology
From jynx in the transferred sense “a charm or spell”.
Pronunciation
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Audio (CA): (file) Audio (AU): (file) - Homophone: jynx
- Rhymes: -ɪŋks
Noun
jinx (plural jinxes)
Synonyms
- (hex): curse, hoodoo, Indian sign, spell
Derived terms
Translations
A hex; an evil spell
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A person or thing supposed to bring bad luck
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Verb
jinx (third-person singular simple present jinxes, present participle jinxing, simple past and past participle jinxed)
- (transitive) To cast a spell on.
- (transitive) To bring bad luck to.
- (transitive) To cause something to happen by mentioning it, usually sarcastically.
Translations
To cast a spell on
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To bring bad luck to
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Interjection
jinx
- Used after the same response is said by two people simultaneously. Often, a game is played where the person who failed to say "jinx" first becomes "jinxed", whereby they cannot speak until someone says their name.
Translations
Used after simultaneous response
Synonyms
- (used after simultaneous response): snap