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noun

ˈjiŋ(k)s How to pronounce jinx (audio)
Definition of jinxnext
as in curse
something that brings bad luck believed the broken mirror was a jinx

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verb

as in to curse

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Recent Examples of jinx
Noun
Petteys, the Big East Freshman of the Year in 2025, has made the classic leap as a sophomore, with no sign of a jinx or slump that sometimes comes with having already accomplished something special. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026 When interviewed last June, Delap dismissed the notion of the No 9 shirt at Chelsea being a jinx. — Simon Johnson, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
So, afraid that switching the $20 ticket might jinx her chances, the woman kept it. — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026 Many believe that flowers, appropriate as congratulations after a successful show, could very well jinx the performance if given before the actors have taken the stage and earned applause. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jinx
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jinx
  1. curse
  2. possess
  3. spell
  4. charm
  5. voodoo
Noun
  • Despite these flat denials, and no mention of the ‘curse’ before 1990, the mythology only grew as Mayo’s barren years piled up.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • Questions and complaints are frequent and often descend into curse-laden spats.
    — Kyung Lah, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of curse
Verb
  • Corporate security departments, private intelligence outfits and investigative services possess powerful tools, including data access, surveillance capabilities, global networks and advanced tradecraft.
    — David Niccolini, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Phelps and Dixon were also charged with conspiracy to possess firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
    — Nathan Pilling July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Definition of possess
Noun
  • Before joining Newcastle, Howe coached Bournemouth over two spells, either side of a season with Burnley.
    — David Ornstein, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • France became the first World Cup winner to then also win the Euros during this incredible two-year spell.
    — Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of spell
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  • But like a bolt of lightning from Zeus himself, Page instantly charms us from his first swig of SunnyD, creating a character whose quippy armor hides a sensitive soul longing for meaningful connection.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 19 July 2026
  • Plant flowering shrubs or vines that can trail over the top, charming the neighbors while screening the view at the same time.
    — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
Definition of charm
Verb
  • More on culture An Eagles fan brought a Patrick Mahomes voodoo doll to the Super Bowl.
    — Emily Bazelon, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
  • Despite his clearly enjoying killing people for personal reasons, the movie’s Kraven seems to think of himself as a kind of antihero, which voodoo practitioner Calypso (Ariana DeBose) rightfully clocks as a red flag.
    — Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 20 June 2023
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