jinx

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim A hex; an evil spell.
2. isim A person or thing supposed to bring bad luck.
3. fiil To cast a spell on.
4. fiil To bring bad luck to.
5. fiil 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.””

6. fiil 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.
7. ünlem Used after the same thing is said by two people simultaneously.

   “Bart: I'm telling Mom and Dad! / Lisa: You're telling who? / Bart: Mom and Dad! / Girls: MOM AND DAD? JINX! / Janey Powell: Now you can't talk, 'til somebody says your name!”