jinxing

Verb

jinx (third-person singular simple present jinxes, present participle jinxing, simple past and past participle jinxed)

1. (transitive) To cast a spell on.

   Synonyms:

   bewitch, hex, maleficiate, bechat, becry, beglammer, bespell, conjure, enchant, englamour

2. (transitive) To bring bad luck to.
3. (transitive) 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
4. (transitive) 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.

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