Jinxing: meaning, definitions and examples
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jinxing
[ dสษชลksษชล ]
superstition
Jinxing refers to the act of bringing bad luck or misfortune, often through words or actions believed to curse someone or something. It is commonly used in contexts involving sports, where speaking of a favorable outcome might lead to that outcome failing. The superstition surrounding jinxing is rooted in the belief that certain phrases or thoughts can manifest reality negatively. The term is often associated with a light-hearted warning to avoid tempting fate.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Don't mention the win; you might jinx it.
- She believes that talking about her exam will jinx her chances.
- Keep quiet about the teamโs streak; we don't want to jinx them.
Translations
Translations of the word "jinxing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น jinxing
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคจเคเฅเคธเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช jinxing
๐ฎ๐ฉ jinxing
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะถะธะฝะบััะฝะณ
๐ต๐ฑ jinxing
๐ฏ๐ต ใธใณใญใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท jinxing
๐ช๐ธ jinxing
๐น๐ท jinxing
๐ฐ๐ท ์งํน
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌูููุณููุบ
๐จ๐ฟ jinxing
๐ธ๐ฐ jinxing
๐จ๐ณ jinxing
๐ธ๐ฎ jinxing
๐ฎ๐ธ jinxing
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะธะฝะบัะธะฝะณ
๐ฌ๐ช แฏแแแฅแกแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ jinxing
๐ฒ๐ฝ jinxing
Etymology
The word 'jinx' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, likely derived from the word 'jinx' from the 1920s, which is thought to come from a Latin term 'jynx', referring to a type of bird known for its association with good and bad luck rituals. Additionally, it may trace roots to 'jinx', a term related to witchcraft. The contemporary usage of 'jinx' encompasses both the act of invoking bad luck and the noun form, representing a person or thing that causes misfortune. Over the years, 'jinxing' has become a popular term in American culture, especially in sports and entertainment contexts, representing a lighthearted yet earnest caution against speaking too soon about a positive outcome.