Sekirov Dictionary

jinx

/d͡ʒɪŋks/

verb 4
noun 2
exclamation 1
forms 3

verb4

To bring bad luck to.
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To cause something to happen by mentioning it. Often used sarcastically.
- “So you'll all be near New York!” Maggie says. “We don't know for sure yet.” Sara stresses. “Don't jinx it.” — 2008
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.
To cast a spell on.

noun2

A hex; an evil spell.
A person or thing supposed to bring bad luck.

exclamation1

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Used after the same thing is said by two people simultaneously.
- Bart: I'm telling Mom and Dad! / Lisa: You're telling who? / Bart: Mom and Dad! / Girls: MOM AND DAD? JINX! / Janey Powell: Now you can't talk, 'til somebody says your name! — 1991

forms

jinxed · jinxing · jinxes

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