Basic Details
Word: Jinx
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person or thing that brings bad luck or causes misfortune.
Synonyms: Curse, hex, spell
Antonyms: Charm, blessing, good fortune
Idioms and Phrases
- Jinxed for a lifetime: Used to describe someone who seems to suffer from continuous bad luck. Example: "He broke his leg just a week before the big game; some say he's jinxed for a lifetime."
- Break the jinx: To overcome a streak of bad luck. Example: "After losing three matches in a row, the team worked hard to break the jinx in their next game."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Many people believe that stepping on cracks in the pavement can jinx their chances of having a good day.
Example 2: She felt like her new job was jinxed after she spilled coffee all over her boss during the first meeting.
Example 3: The magician claimed he could lift the jinx that had been placed on the town for generations.
Fun Fact
The origin of the word "jinx" comes from the name of a mythical bird known as the "jynx," which was used in magic rituals. It later became associated with the act of casting spells or curses that could bring bad luck.
Famous Quote
"Things are never as bad as they seem, nor as good, if one is jinxed." — Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "jinx" mean?
a) A good fortune
b) A person who brings bad luck
c) A kind of animal
d) A type of food
Answer: b) A person who brings bad luck
2. Which of these is a synonym of "jinx"?
a) Blessing
b) Curse
c) Joy
d) Success
Answer: b) Curse
3. Which sentence uses "jinx" correctly?
a) I feel like I am jinxed because I lost my sandwich today.
b) She jinxed all her friends with a funny story.
c) They decided to jinx the game because it was too easy.
d) He bought a new car to lift the jinx on his old one.
Answer: a) I feel like I am jinxed because I lost my sandwich today.
4. Which idiom means to overcome bad luck?
a) Jinxed for a lifetime
b) Break the jinx
c) At sixes and sevens
d) A blessing in disguise
Answer: b) Break the jinx
5. What is the opposite of "jinx"?
a) Blessing
b) Curse
c) Misfortune
d) Accidental
Answer: a) Blessing
