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Jinx
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Simple meaning
What does Jinx mean?
A jinx is something believed to bring bad luck.
Dictionary definition
A person, thing, or action believed to bring bad luck.
Example sentences
Jinx in a sentence
easy
She joked that the rainy clouds were a jinx on the picnic.
medium
The team did not really believe the old hat was a jinx.
hard
The story used the idea of a jinx to show how superstition can affect choices.
Synonyms
Words like Jinx
curseUse carefully for something believed to bring trouble or bad luck.
bad luckUse as a simple explanation of the meaning.
Antonyms
Opposite words
luckUse for chance that brings good results.
blessingUse for something good or helpful.
Word family
Jinx word family
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Practice 1
What does jinx mean?
Jinx means something believed to bring bad luck.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses jinx correctly?
The correct sentence uses jinx in a natural English context.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to jinx?
Bad luck is close in meaning to jinx in this context.
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