Jinx Definition

jinx
noun
  1. a person believed to bring bad luck to those around him
  2. an evil spell; "a witch put a curse on his whole family"; "he put the whammy on me"
verb
  1. cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
  2. foredoom to failure; "This project is jinxed!"

"Jinx" in song lyrics

See how jinx is used in real songs:

  • "Then do the right thing, y'all know Ray, y'all know Jinx"
    Benzino f/ Black Rob — Any Questions
  • "Iceberg, hoo, B.K.! Ali X! St. Claire! Jinx!"
    Big Stan f/ DMX — Walk With Me
  • "Loose like the Linx, cousin'll jinx"
    King Just — Identity Crisis

Usage tips for "jinx"

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