Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jinx

noun, verb
/dʒɪŋks/
Definition
A person or thing that brings bad luck.
Examples
  • Many believe that breaking a mirror will jinx them.
  • She thought that her careless words might jinx the team’s chances of winning.
Meaning
To bring misfortune or to cast a spell of bad luck.
Synonyms
  • curse
  • hex
  • bad luck