Jinx
noun
A belief that a person or thing brings bad luck.
His team has been losing since he joined, he must be a jinx.
Often appears as...
- bad jinx
- break a jinx
verb
To bring bad luck or cast a bad luck spell.
She thinks her ex-boyfriend jinxed her relationship.
Often appears as...
- jinx someone
- jinx it
noun
When two people say the same thing at the same time.
We both said 'pizza' at the same time – jinx!
Often appears as...
- say jinx
- jinx it
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A belief that a person or thing brings bad luck.
His team has been losing since he joined, he must be a jinx.
Often appears as...
- bad jinx
- break a jinx
verb
To bring bad luck or cast a bad luck spell.
She thinks her ex-boyfriend jinxed her relationship.
Often appears as...
- jinx someone
- jinx it
noun
When two people say the same thing at the same time.
We both said 'pizza' at the same time – jinx!
Often appears as...
- say jinx
- jinx it
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Superstitious Origin
The term 'jinx' originates from superstitions, where it's believed to be linked to bad fortune.
The broken mirror became a jinx for seven years of bad luck.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Implications
'Jinx' carries a negative connotation, implying harm or misfortune due to presence or association.
That black cat is a jinx whenever it crosses our path.
Pro Tip 3/3Sports Usage
Often used in sports to describe an unexplainable cause of repeated failure or bad luck.
Our goalkeeper is a jinx; we've lost every match he's played.
Pro Tip 1/3Superstitious Origin
The term 'jinx' originates from superstitions, where it's believed to be linked to bad fortune.
The broken mirror became a jinx for seven years of bad luck.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Implications
'Jinx' carries a negative connotation, implying harm or misfortune due to presence or association.
That black cat is a jinx whenever it crosses our path.
Pro Tip 3/3Sports Usage
Often used in sports to describe an unexplainable cause of repeated failure or bad luck.
Our goalkeeper is a jinx; we've lost every match he's played.
Pro Tip 1/3Superstitious Origin
The term 'jinx' originates from superstitions, where it's believed to be linked to bad fortune.
The broken mirror became a jinx for seven years of bad luck.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Implications
'Jinx' carries a negative connotation, implying harm or misfortune due to presence or association.
That black cat is a jinx whenever it crosses our path.
Pro Tip 3/3Sports Usage
Often used in sports to describe an unexplainable cause of repeated failure or bad luck.
Our goalkeeper is a jinx; we've lost every match he's played.
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and I'm sure by the end of the week he's gonna fall his hair on his head he said don't jinx it please sorry Conrad our instincts it's everything seems to be good at the moment what a marvelous afternoon it's so nice having this
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Wild Hamster Has A...
big jinx and narrow bottlenecks are very embarrassing mission accomplished
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 133 PIPE...
and I'm sure by the end of the week he's gonna fall his hair on his head he said don't jinx it please sorry Conrad our instincts it's everything seems to be good at the moment what a marvelous afternoon it's so nice having this
Video examples
Wild Hamster Has A...
big jinx and narrow bottlenecks are very embarrassing mission accomplished
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Quote examples
Ginuwine
American Actor
Well the first record is something that you just put so much into. And the second record, people always talk about the sophomore jinx and everything, but I was still able to get through it and still focus on what I needed to do and make timeless music.
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Finneas
American Musician
If you're thinking about all the possibilities of your life, there are extreme negatives, which you hope don't happen, and extreme positives, which you just aren't willing to think about because you think you'll jinx it.
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Salman Khan
Indian Actor
I was close to getting married a long time ago. But it didn't happen, and since then it has not been happening. It is jinxed, and I am very happy. I hope this jinx continues.
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Jennifer Carpenter
American Actress
I hate to say it because I feel like it might be a jinx, but yes - knock on wood - I have never broken a bone.
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Patti Harrison
American Actress
I'm always afraid to talk about stuff because I'm afraid to get ahead of myself or jinx something.
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Larry David
American Actor
I don't like to say anything good. I feel like I'll jinx myself.
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Maggie Grace
American Actress
Talking about relationships is a surefire way to jinx them.
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Mirko Cro Cop
Croatian Athlete
Talking about a fight with Randy Couture is a jinx for me.
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Skip Bayless
American Journalist
I believe in God, but I also believe in jinxes.
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John Bishop
British Comedian
I feel like a bit of a jinx.
Quote examples
Ginuwine
American Actor
Well the first record is something that you just put so much into. And the second record, people always talk about the sophomore jinx and everything, but I was still able to get through it and still focus on what I needed to do and make timeless music.
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Finneas
American Musician
If you're thinking about all the possibilities of your life, there are extreme negatives, which you hope don't happen, and extreme positives, which you just aren't willing to think about because you think you'll jinx it.
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Salman Khan
Indian Actor
I was close to getting married a long time ago. But it didn't happen, and since then it has not been happening. It is jinxed, and I am very happy. I hope this jinx continues.
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Jennifer Carpenter
American Actress
I hate to say it because I feel like it might be a jinx, but yes - knock on wood - I have never broken a bone.
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Patti Harrison
American Actress
I'm always afraid to talk about stuff because I'm afraid to get ahead of myself or jinx something.
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Larry David
American Actor
I don't like to say anything good. I feel like I'll jinx myself.
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Maggie Grace
American Actress
Talking about relationships is a surefire way to jinx them.
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Mirko Cro Cop
Croatian Athlete
Talking about a fight with Randy Couture is a jinx for me.
Quote examples
Skip Bayless
American Journalist
I believe in God, but I also believe in jinxes.
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John Bishop
British Comedian
I feel like a bit of a jinx.
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