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

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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

hoodoos, spells,curses, whammies, Indian signs,hexes, pox, Jonahs, evil eyes, portents

talismans, fetishes, amulets,charms,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.