Jinx(noun)
A person or thing believed to bring bad luck.
Hindi meaning:अपशकुन / दुर्भाग्य लाने वाला
Synonyms: Curse, Hex, Hoodoo, Spell
Antonyms: Blessing, Charm, Talisman, Boon
Example: The players jokingly called him a jinx after their third consecutive defeat.
Trick to remember: Jinx means bad luck — if someone says don’t jinx it, they mean don’t spoil the luck.
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