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jinx

Pronunciation: /dʒɪŋks/
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Definition of jinx

noun

  • a person or thing that brings bad luck: he regarded her as a jinx because she had lost her husband

verb

[with object]
  • bring bad luck to; cast an evil spell on:the play is jinxed

Origin:

early 20th century (originally US): probably a variant of jynx 'wryneck' (because the bird was used in witchcraft)

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