Hex

/heks/
noun

A magic spell, often used to wish bad luck on someone.

She believes that someone put a hex on her when all her plans started to fail.
Visual representation of "hex" - A magic spell, often used to wish bad luck on someone.

Often appears as...

  • cast a hex
  • break a hex
verb

To cast a magic spell on someone, usually to cause harm or bad luck.

The witch hexed him and he was turned into a frog.
Visual representation of "hex" - To cast a magic spell on someone, usually to cause harm or bad luck.

Often appears as...

  • hex someone
  • hex it up
noun

In computing, a short form for hexadecimal, a system of numbers based on 16, not 10.

In hex, the number 10 is represented as 'A'.
Visual representation of "hex" - In computing, a short form for hexadecimal, a system of numbers based on 16, not 10.

Often appears as...

  • hex code
  • hex digit

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Technical

noun

A hexagon, especially one used in a board game.

The game board is made up of multiple hexes.
Visual representation of "hex" - A hexagon, especially one used in a board game.

Often appears as...

  • hex grid
  • hex map

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Colloquial

noun

A magic spell, often used to wish bad luck on someone.

She believes that someone put a hex on her when all her plans started to fail.
Visual representation of "hex" - A magic spell, often used to wish bad luck on someone.

Often appears as...

  • cast a hex
  • break a hex
verb

To cast a magic spell on someone, usually to cause harm or bad luck.

The witch hexed him and he was turned into a frog.
Visual representation of "hex" - To cast a magic spell on someone, usually to cause harm or bad luck.

Often appears as...

  • hex someone
  • hex it up
noun

In computing, a short form for hexadecimal, a system of numbers based on 16, not 10.

In hex, the number 10 is represented as 'A'.
Visual representation of "hex" - In computing, a short form for hexadecimal, a system of numbers based on 16, not 10.

Often appears as...

  • hex code
  • hex digit

Usage tips

Technical

noun

A hexagon, especially one used in a board game.

The game board is made up of multiple hexes.
Visual representation of "hex" - A hexagon, especially one used in a board game.

Often appears as...

  • hex grid
  • hex map

Usage tips

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "hex"
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Negative Connotation

Hex has a negative meaning, implying intentional harm or bad luck wishing.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
She avoided the old mansion, fearing the hex that locals talked about.
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Cultural Beliefs

Use 'hex' to refer to superstitious practices or beliefs, common in folklore.

Illustration for Cultural Beliefs
In the village, wearing a blue amulet is said to ward off a hex.
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Informal Usage

Using 'hex' in everyday conversation can sound informal or humorous.

Illustration for Informal Usage
My computer keeps crashing; it's like it's got a hex on it!
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Negative Connotation

Hex has a negative meaning, implying intentional harm or bad luck wishing.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
She avoided the old mansion, fearing the hex that locals talked about.
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Cultural Beliefs

Use 'hex' to refer to superstitious practices or beliefs, common in folklore.

Illustration for Cultural Beliefs
In the village, wearing a blue amulet is said to ward off a hex.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Usage

Using 'hex' in everyday conversation can sound informal or humorous.

Illustration for Informal Usage
My computer keeps crashing; it's like it's got a hex on it!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Negative Connotation

Hex has a negative meaning, implying intentional harm or bad luck wishing.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
She avoided the old mansion, fearing the hex that locals talked about.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Beliefs

Use 'hex' to refer to superstitious practices or beliefs, common in folklore.

Illustration for Cultural Beliefs
In the village, wearing a blue amulet is said to ward off a hex.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Usage

Using 'hex' in everyday conversation can sound informal or humorous.

Illustration for Informal Usage
My computer keeps crashing; it's like it's got a hex on it!
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Video examples

Erica Frenkel: The...

And so it's not going to break very easily, but if it does, virtually every piece in this machine can be swapped out and replaced with a hex wrench and a screwdriver. And finally, it's affordable.

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Black Magic PIPE National...

Alberto is here to restock his hex fighting kit believe in witchcraft was just an abstract idea for doctors a Valletta until he had his own life-changing encounter with black magic Zabaleta was

Video examples

Can you solve the...

Now you need to turn them into working beehives by helping the bees fill every hex with wax. There are two ways to fill a given hex. The first is to place a bee into it.

Video examples

Erica Frenkel: The...

And so it's not going to break very easily, but if it does, virtually every piece in this machine can be swapped out and replaced with a hex wrench and a screwdriver. And finally, it's affordable.

Video examples

Black Magic PIPE National...

Alberto is here to restock his hex fighting kit believe in witchcraft was just an abstract idea for doctors a Valletta until he had his own life-changing encounter with black magic Zabaleta was

Video examples

Can you solve the...

Now you need to turn them into working beehives by helping the bees fill every hex with wax. There are two ways to fill a given hex. The first is to place a bee into it.

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