noun Download 🔗Share A hex; an evil spell. Examples : "The superstitious teacher believed a broken pencil was a jinx, and avoided using it. " curse mythology supernatural religion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A person or thing supposed to bring bad luck. Examples : "The old, chipped mug was a jinx; every time Sarah used it, she'd spill her coffee. " supernatural curse mythology religion tradition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cast a spell on. Examples : "I accidentally said we would win the game, and my friend joked that I had just jinxed us. " curse mythology religion supernatural Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To bring bad luck to. Examples : "My younger brother jinxed our team's chances of winning the school bake-off by spilling flour all over the display table. " curse supernatural negative Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cause something to happen by mentioning it, usually sarcastically. Examples : ""I jinxed my presentation; as soon as I mentioned I was hoping for a good grade, I completely bombed it." " supernatural curse action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection Download 🔗Share Used after the same response is said by two people simultaneously. Examples : ""I'm tired." "Me too!" Jinx! " language culture communication tradition phrase entertainment exclamation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading