Jinx Meaning in English
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Definition
A jinx is something or someone that is thought to bring bad luck. It can also mean a spell or curse that causes misfortune.
Usage & Nuances
Informal word, often playful. Used for people, objects, or situations with repeated bad luck. Common collocations: 'put a jinx on', 'break the jinx', 'he's a jinx'. Sometimes used as an exclamation if two say the same thing at once.
Example Sentences
Some people believe that breaking a mirror brings a jinx.
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He thinks he's a jinx because his team always loses when he watches.
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Don't say it out loud, or you'll jinx it!
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Ever since he bought that hat, he's been a total jinx at the casino.
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I was doing fine until you mentioned it — now you’ve jinxed me!
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Every time we talk about good weather, we jinx it and it rains.
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