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Word: Jinx
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 20th century (originally US): probably a variant of jynx ‘wryneck’ (because the bird was used in witchcraft)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dʒɪŋks
Dialects: British English
Definition:
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
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dʒɪŋks
Dialects: British English
Definition:
bring bad luck to; cast an evil spell on
Short Definition:bring bad luck to
Examples:- the play is jinxed
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