Word Noun
jinx
n.
countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈdʒɪŋks/ UK /dʒˈɪŋks/ jinx UK spelling jinxed, jinxes, jinxing
Definition
n.a person or thing that brings bad luck. You might say this when you think talking about a good thing will make it go wrong.
n.a person, object, or influence believed to bring bad luck. Often used in casual contexts to describe a perceived pattern of misfortune.
Examples
“I don't want to talk about the game yet because I might jinx it.”
“The team refused to mention the trophy before the final, fearing it would be a jinx.”
“Superstitious actors often treat the name of the 'Scottish Play' as a jinx, preferring to refer to it by its euphemism to avoid inviting disaster to the production.”
Usage
Commonly used as a singular noun with 'a' or 'the'.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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