jinx

Definition

  • noun: someone or something that causes bad luck
  • noun: one that brings bad luck
  • verb: to bring bad luck to (someone or something)
  • verb: to foredoom to failure or misfortune
  • synonyms: snap

Examples

  • I thought they were going to win but I didn't say so because I didn't want to 'jinx' them.

  • He felt like he'd finally broken the 'jinx'.

  • His luck has been so bad he feels 'jinxed'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I mean it's crazy. What? We finish each other's...Sandwiches! That's what I was gonna say! I've never met someone...Who thinks so much like me. Jinx... jinx again. Our Mental Synchronization Can have but one explanation, You and I were just meant to be. Say goodbye. To the pain of the past. (..)
    2013 Frozen