How to Pronounce "jinxing"
word
ˈdʒɪŋks
JINKS-ing
dʒˈɪŋksɪŋ
jing-SING
Definition
To cause bad luck to happen by talking about a positive result or being overly confident about success. 'Jinxing' is the act of bringing bad luck by tempting fate.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɪŋks
British English
dʒˈɪŋksɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JINKS-ing
UK
jing-SING
Listen in Context
Stop jinxing the game by talking about our win.
Are you jinxing our test by saying it's easy?
He keeps jinxing himself by bragging about his luck.
I don’t want to risk jinxing it, so I won’t say anything yet.