jinxed
jinxed is the simple past and past participle of jinx.
Meaning of jinx
Verb
jinx (third-person singular simple present jinxes, present participle jinxing, simple past and past participle jinxed)
- To cast a spell on.
- To bring bad luck to.
- To cause something to happen by mentioning it. Often used sarcastically.
- “So you'll all be near New York!” Maggie says. “We don't know for sure yet.” Sara stresses. “Don't jinx it.”2008, Susane Colasanti, chapter 46, in When It Happens, Penguin, →ISBN
- To cause a bad outcome through verbal expression of certainty about a good situation or result. See knocking on wood, which is supposed to mitigate this effect.
Questions about jinxed
- What is jinxed the simple past and past participle of?
- Jinxed is the simple past and past participle of jinx.
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