Definition of jinx Jinx

/ʤɪˈŋks/ - [jingks] - Jinx

We found 10 definitions of jinx from 4 different sources.

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What does jinx mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

jinxes, jinxing, jinxed  

jinx - foredoom to failure; "This project is jinxed!"
  preordain, foreordain, predestine foreordain or determine beforehand
jinx - cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
  hex, bewitch, glamour, witch, enchant
  becharm, charm induce into action by using one's charm; "She charmed him into giving her all his money"
  voodoo bewitch by or as if by a voodoo
  spell take turns working; "the workers spell every four hours"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • jinx (Noun)
    A hex; an evil spell.
  • jinx (Noun)
    A person or thing supposed to bring bad luck .
  • jinx (Verb)
    To cast a spell on.
  • jinx (Verb)
    To bring bad luck to.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • jinx
    A person supposed to bring bad luck.
  • jinx
    To cast a spell on someone or something.
  • jinx
    An evil spell.

Part of speech

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  • jinx, verb, present, 1st person singular of jinx (infinitive).
  • jinx, verb (infinitive).
  • jinx, noun, singular of jinxes.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

jinx in sign language
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