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Jinks vs Jinx - What's the difference?

jinks | jinx |

As a proper noun jinks

is .

As a noun jinx is

a hex; an evil spell.

As a verb jinx is

to cast a spell on.

As an interjection jinx is

used after the same response is said by two people simultaneously often, a game is played where the person who failed to say "jinx" first becomes "jinxed", whereby they cannot speak until someone says their name.

jinks

English

Noun

(head)
  • Verb

    (head)
  • (jink)
  • jinx

    English

    Noun

    (jinxes)
  • A hex; an evil spell.
  • A person or thing supposed to bring bad luck.
  • Synonyms

    * (hex) curse, hoodoo, Indian sign, spell

    Derived terms

    * reverse jinx

    Verb

  • To cast a spell on.
  • To bring bad luck to.
  • Interjection

    (head)
  • Used after the same response is said by two people simultaneously. Often, a game is played where the person who failed to say "jinx" first becomes "jinxed", whereby they cannot speak until someone says their name.
  • Synonyms

    * (used after simultaneous response) snap