Jinx

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dʒɪŋks/
• US IPA: /dÊ’iːŋks/
• Homophones: jynx
• Rhymes: -ɪŋks

Origin

From jynx in the transferred sense “a charm or spell”.

Full definition of jinx

Noun

1. A hex; an evil spell.
2. A person or thing supposed to bring bad luck.

Synonyms

• (hex) curse, hoodoo, Indian sign, spell

Derived terms

• reverse jinx

Verb

1. (transitive) To cast a spell on.
2. (transitive) To bring bad luck to.

Interjection

1. Used after the same response is said by two people simultaneously. Often, a game is played where the person who failed to say "jinx" first becomes "jinxed", whereby they cannot speak until someone says their name.

Synonyms

• (used after simultaneous response) snap