Meaning of the word jinx in English

What does jinx mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

jinx

US /dʒɪŋks/
UK /dʒɪŋks/

Noun

1.

bad luck, or a person or thing that is believed to bring bad luck:

Example:
There's a jinx on this computer – it's crashed three times this morning!

Verb

1.

to cause a person or group to experience bad luck:

Example:
I thought we would win, but I didn't say so – I didn't want to jinx it.
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