Jinx: meaning, definitions and examples

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Typically used when referring to a strong, often supernatural, spell or spoken wish for bad luck or misfortune.

• The witch placed a curse on the village.
• Some people believe that ancient tombs are cursed.

Usually associated with magic, referring to a spell or charm designed to bring bad luck or misfortune, often with a slightly mysterious or occult connotation.

• The old woman claimed she could remove the hex from my house.
• They believe someone put a hex on them.

Less commonly used, usually refers to an object or practice linked to folk magic traditions believed to bring bad luck or protection.

• She carries a hoodoo charm for protection.
• He thinks his injury was the result of hoodoo.

Used informally to indicate bad luck or when someone believes they've caused or will cause bad luck to come to another person or situation.

• Don't say that, you'll jinx us!
• Ever since we saw that black cat, I feel like we've been jinxed.

Refers to a spell or prayer that is believed to bring harm or misfortune to someone. It can also be used figuratively to describe something that causes ongoing trouble or bad luck.

• The ancient tomb was rumored to have a curse on it.
• Some people believe the family is under a curse.

Usually refers to a spell cast to bring bad luck or misfortune, often associated with witchcraft or magical rituals.

• The witch put a hex on the villagers.
• They believed the strange occurrences were due to a hex.

Used to describe folk magic traditions, particularly those influenced by African, Native American, and European practices. It can also mean bringing bad luck or a bad spell.

• The hoodoo practitioner used herbs and roots to cast spells.
• They said the place was hoodooed with bad luck.