jinx
/d͡ʒɪŋks/ verb C2- To cast a spell on.
- To bring bad luck to.
- To cause something to happen by mentioning it. Often used sarcastically.
- To cause a bad outcome through verbal expression of certainty about a good situation or result. See knocking on wood, which is supposed to mitigate this effect.
He/she/it jinxes · Past jinxed · Past participle jinxed · -ing form jinxing
Verb forms
- Base form
- jinx
- He/she/it
- jinxes
- Past
- jinxed
- Past participle
- jinxed
- -ing form
- jinxing
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