First Known Use: 1911
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1jinx
noun \ˈjiŋ(k)s\
: someone or something that causes bad luck; also : a state or period of bad luck caused by a jinx
Full Definition of JINX
: one that brings bad luck; also : the state or spell of bad luck brought on by a jinx
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Origin of JINX
perhaps alteration of jynx wryneck; from the use of wrynecks in witchcraft
Related to JINX
- Synonyms
- hex, hoodoo, Indian sign [chiefly British], whammy
2jinx
verb
: to bring bad luck to (someone or something)
Full Definition of JINX
transitive verb
: to foredoom to failure or misfortune : bring bad luck to
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First Known Use of JINX
1917
JINX Defined for Kids
1jinx
noun \ˈjiŋks\
plural jinx·es
Definition of JINX for Kids
: something or someone that brings bad luck
2jinx
verb
jinxedjinx·ing
Definition of JINX for Kids
: to bring bad luck to
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