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JINX

(noun, verb, interj.)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Jinx.

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Jinx - as a noun

A person believed to bring bad luck to those around him

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jonah

An evil spell

Example: "A witch put a curse on his whole family"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cursehexwhammy

Jinx - as a verb

Cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bewitchenchantglamourhexwitch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
becharmcharm
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Foredoom to failure

Example: "This project is jinxed!"

Jinx - as an interjection

Used after the same response is said by two people simultaneously.

Example Sentences

"I don't want to say it, but I think we have a jinx on our team this season."
"Don't say that word, you'll jinx our chances of winning."
"The team's winning streak ended as if they were under a jinx."
"He blamed his jinx for the series of unfortunate events that followed."
"It's just a jinx; don't let it affect your confidence."
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Word Game Points

Is JINX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, jinx is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

JINX has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is JINX a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, jinx is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
JINX has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is JINX a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, jinx is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
JINX has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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