jinx.
A hex; an evil spell.
Meaning & usage
A hex; an evil spell.
A person or thing supposed to bring bad luck.
Where this word comes from
From jynx in the transferred sense “a charm or spell”.
To cast a spell on.
To bring bad luck to.
To cause something to happen by mentioning it. Often used sarcastically.
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.
Where this word comes from
From jynx in the transferred sense “a charm or spell”.
Used after the same thing is said by two people simultaneously.
Where this word comes from
From jynx in the transferred sense “a charm or spell”.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.