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1) verb - To unintentionally curse someone or something by talking out loud about bad things that could potentially happen in the near future.
(Similar to the Knock on Wood superstition)
2) noun, exclamation - A game where two people try to be the first to shout "Jinx!" immediately after both people accidentally say the same word at the exact same time in a conversation. The person who says "jinx" first wins, and the loser is either branded unlucky until they win another round in the future, or in some cases, is expected to buy the winner a can or bottle of Coca-Cola.
(Similar to the Knock on Wood superstition)
2) noun, exclamation - A game where two people try to be the first to shout "Jinx!" immediately after both people accidentally say the same word at the exact same time in a conversation. The person who says "jinx" first wins, and the loser is either branded unlucky until they win another round in the future, or in some cases, is expected to buy the winner a can or bottle of Coca-Cola.
1) Pete: "That engine does not sound right. I hope it doesn't blow up on you while you're driving."
Doug: "Come on, don't jinx it!"
2) Alice: "What's the word for it? Indo...indie..."
Both at once "Indigenous!"
Mary: "Jinx! Buy me a coke!"
Alice: "Damn it. Who even came up with the coke rule anyway?"
Doug: "Come on, don't jinx it!"
2) Alice: "What's the word for it? Indo...indie..."
Both at once "Indigenous!"
Mary: "Jinx! Buy me a coke!"
Alice: "Damn it. Who even came up with the coke rule anyway?"
by Big McHugeLarge March 01, 2017
Jun 1 Word of the Day
The two states of being are as a human being, or a hungry ghost. Semi-regularly you need to ask yourself which you are. Sometimes it is human. Others, alas, it is hungry ghost.
The hungry ghost seeks validity outside of themselves. Someone pining for an indifferent ex is a hungry ghost. Someone who arrives alone at 6:30 on Saturday night to a pub is probably a hungry ghost. Obsessive checking of mobile phones, chat sites or networks are clear signs that one is a hungry ghost.
The best thing to do is just stay home and ride it out. Read a book. Find some good clean fun.
The hungry ghost seeks validity outside of themselves. Someone pining for an indifferent ex is a hungry ghost. Someone who arrives alone at 6:30 on Saturday night to a pub is probably a hungry ghost. Obsessive checking of mobile phones, chat sites or networks are clear signs that one is a hungry ghost.
The best thing to do is just stay home and ride it out. Read a book. Find some good clean fun.
Mate: How are you?
Dumped: I'm a hungry ghost, man.
Mate: What'd ya do last night?
HG: Urg. I hungry ghosted around The Oxford for a few hours, then walked home past her house, and HIS car was there...
Mate: Why'd you call man?! It's just rampant hungry ghostery.
Dumped: I'm a hungry ghost, man.
Mate: What'd ya do last night?
HG: Urg. I hungry ghosted around The Oxford for a few hours, then walked home past her house, and HIS car was there...
Mate: Why'd you call man?! It's just rampant hungry ghostery.
by Dr Winterbourne February 16, 2009
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when two people coincidentally say the same phrase together at the same time, the first one to then say "jinx" puts bad luck on the other.
Tina and Heather both say "I'm going to the movies" simultaneously.
Heather one-ups Tina by saying declaring "jinx"!
Heather one-ups Tina by saying declaring "jinx"!
by Mike May 04, 2004
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This occurs when two or more people say a word or phrase simultaneously. It is usually followed up with a childish taunt by the onlooker.
Person: "I can't remember if eggplant is a member of the thistle family."
(two or more people): "It is."
Person (or another uninvolved): "Jinx! You can't talk 'til somebody says your naaame!"
(two or more people): "It is."
Person (or another uninvolved): "Jinx! You can't talk 'til somebody says your naaame!"
by Waggishness March 10, 2008
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Jinx is a term used by the weak minded who create a self fulfilling prophecy for their own downfall.
Person A: "I can't tell you my plans I don't want to jinx it."
Person B: "All that means is that you have no real faith in your plans and are going to fail."
Person B: "All that means is that you have no real faith in your plans and are going to fail."
by Truth_Master September 26, 2013