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- nounjinx (noun) · jinxes (plural noun)verb(be jinxed)jinx (verb) · jinxes (third person present) · jinxed (past tense) · jinxed (past participle) · jinxing (present participle)exclamation
- said when two people inadvertently say the same thing at once:"“What happened?” we both say at exactly the same time. “Jinx!”"
Originearly 20th century (originally US): probably a variant of jynx ‘wryneck’ (because the bird was used in witchcraft). - People also ask
- One that brings bad luckJinx is a noun that means one that brings bad luck12. It can also refer to the state or spell of bad luck brought on by a jinx1. Jinx can also be used as a verb, meaning to bring bad luck to3. For example, according to tradition, wishing an actor “good luck” before a show will jinx their performance3.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.The meaning of JINX is one that brings bad luck; also : the state or spell of bad luck brought on by a jinx.www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jinxjinx noun [ S ] uk / dʒɪŋks / us / dʒɪŋks / Add to word list bad luck, or a person or thing that is believed to bring bad luck:dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/jinxjinx [ jingks ] show ipa See synonyms for: jinx jinxed on Thesaurus.com verb (used with object) to bring bad luck to; curse: According to tradition, wishing an actor “good luck” before a show will jinx their performance. That place on the corner seems jinxed—no business ever stays there for long.www.dictionary.com/browse/jinx
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