[dʒɪŋks], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person or thing that brings bad luck
(e.g: one was never to wish luck to someone going hunting or fishing, as it was seen as a jinx)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 20th century (originally US): probably a variant of jynx ‘wryneck’ (because the bird was used in witchcraft)

[dʒɪŋks], (Verb)

Definitions:
- bring bad luck to; cast an evil spell on
(e.g: the play is jinxed)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 20th century (originally US): probably a variant of jynx ‘wryneck’ (because the bird was used in witchcraft)

[dʒɪŋks], (Interjection)

Definitions:
- said when two people inadvertently say the same thing at once
(e.g: ‘What's happened?’ we both say at exactly the same time. ‘Jinx!’)


Phrases:

Origin:
with reference to a children's game in which whoever fails to say ‘jinx’ first is not allowed to speak
early 20th century (originally US): probably a variant of jynx ‘wryneck’ (because the bird was used in witchcraft)