17 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Jinx' in a Sentence

"To bring bad luck or curse someone or something." more

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The creaky floorboard was jinxing her attempts to sneak into the room unnoticed.

The cat has jinxed the peaceful atmosphere by knocking over the vase.

Having forgotten to wear his lucky charm, he will have jinxed his audition for the lead role in the play.

The black cat crossing your path is believed to be jinxing your chances of a successful journey.

I accidentally spilled salt, fearing it would jinx my chances of having a good day.

Forgetting your lines on stage will jinx the entire performance.

The broken mirror will have jinxed their plans for a smooth day, according to superstitions.

Some actors avoid saying the title of the play before opening night, fearing it might jinx the production.

The weather forecast predicts that heavy rain is jinxing our outdoor picnic plans.

The mysterious old house was rumored to be jinxing anyone who entered.

The quarterback had jinxed the game by making a critical mistake in the first quarter.

To some, opening an umbrella indoors is thought to jinx the household with bad luck.

The worn-out charm will have been jinxing her relationships, causing them to unravel.

I am jinxing the computer by repeatedly pressing the wrong keys.

He realized he had been jinxing his relationships by always bringing up the past.

Opening an umbrella indoors is believed to jinx the person who does it.

With every missed shot, the basketball player feels like he is jinxing his team's chances of winning.

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