jinxes Synonyms
jinxes Meaning
jinxes
the state or spell of bad luck brought on by a jinx, one that brings bad luck, to bring bad luck to, someone or something that brings bad luck, to foredoom to failure or misfortune
jinxes Sentence Examples
- Saying "good luck" out loud is considered to jinx the situation.
- The superstitious athlete refused to speak about his winning streak, fearing it would jinx him.
- The play was going smoothly until the audience member jinxed it by exclaiming, "This is perfect!"
- Every time I'm about to close a big deal, I avoid talking about it, lest I jinx it.
- Breaking a mirror is said to jinx seven years of good luck.
- The boxer's opponent believed that his victory dance would jinx his own performance.
- Walking under a ladder is supposedly a curse that can jinx future endeavors.
- The coach warned his players to refrain from jinxing their chances by predicting their win.
- The actress was nervous that wearing a red dress to the premiere would jinx her movie's reception.
- I accidentally jinxed my own project by boasting about its completion too early.
FAQs About the word jinxes
the state or spell of bad luck brought on by a jinx, one that brings bad luck, to bring bad luck to, someone or something that brings bad luck, to foredoom to f
curses, hoodoos, spells,hexes, pox, whammies, Indian signs, poxes, voodoos, Jonahs
talismans, fetishes,charms, amulets,fetiches,
Saying "good luck" out loud is considered to jinx the situation.
The superstitious athlete refused to speak about his winning streak, fearing it would jinx him.
The play was going smoothly until the audience member jinxed it by exclaiming, "This is perfect!"
Every time I'm about to close a big deal, I avoid talking about it, lest I jinx it.
