Jynx: meaning, definitions and examples
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jynx
[ dสษชลks ]
bad luck
The term 'jynx' refers to a curse or spell that is believed to bring bad luck. It can be used informally to suggest that someone or something is causing misfortune. The word is often invoked in playful or superstitious contexts to describe instances when luck seems to take a turn for the worse. It is also associated with the belief that mentioning a positive outcome can somehow prevent it from occurring. In modern usage, 'jynx' can also refer to the concept of jinxing someone by speaking about future success too soon.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Don't jynx it by saying you're going to win.
- She felt like her bad luck was a jynx.
- He believes his friend jynxed his chances of success.
- They won the game, but worried they might have jynxed it.
Translations
Translations of the word "jynx" in other languages:
๐ต๐น azar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเฅเคคเคฟเคเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Fluch
๐ฎ๐ฉ kutukan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพััะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ klฤ twa
๐ฏ๐ต ๅชใ
๐ซ๐ท malรฉdiction
๐ช๐ธ maldiciรณn
๐น๐ท lanet
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ฃผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุนูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ kletba
๐ธ๐ฐ prekliatie
๐จ๐ณ ่ฏ ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ prekletstvo
๐ฎ๐ธ bรถlvun
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแงแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ lษnษt
๐ฒ๐ฝ maldiciรณn
Etymology
The word 'jynx' has its origins in ancient times, tracing back to the Latin term 'iunca', which referred to a type of bird that was believed to possess magical qualities. The connection between the bird and curses likely arose from folklore, where the jynx bird was thought to be used in spells and charms. Over time, the term evolved in various cultures, especially in witchcraft and superstition, to signify a spell or a charm that could bring about misfortune. By the 17th century, 'jynx' was being used more broadly in English to denote a person or thing that brings bad luck. Its modern usage has shifted towards more casual and playful connotations, particularly in contexts where someone fears they may cause a negative outcome by their words.