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Word: Jinx
Speech Type: Noun
early 20th century (originally US): probably a variant of jynx ‘wryneck’ (because the bird was used in witchcraft)
dʒɪŋks
a person or thing that brings bad luck
Short Definition:person or thing that brings bad luck
Examples:- one was never to wish luck to someone going hunting or fishing, as it was seen as a jinx
Word: Jinx
Speech Type: Verb
dʒɪŋks
bring bad luck to; cast an evil spell on
Short Definition:bring bad luck to
Examples:- the play is jinxed
Word: Jinx
Speech Type: Interjection
with reference to a children's game in which whoever fails to say ‘jinx’ first is not allowed to speak
dʒɪŋks
said when two people inadvertently say the same thing at once
Short Definition:said when two people inadvertently say same thing at once
Examples:- ‘What's happened?’ we both say at exactly the same time. ‘Jinx!’
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