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¿Qué significa It was jinxed. ?
¿Qué significa It was jinxed. ?
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- Inglés (US)
- Ruso
@dongelev85 Thanks! Is it okay to use "jinxed" in everyday English? Or is that an old-fashioned thing?
- Inglés (US)
@CyberSpecter It is used in conversation, when talking about some modern superstitions. For example, it is often believed that it is bad luck to talk about your hopes for the future, and talking about a desired future event too much is "jinxing it" and may cause it to fail to happen.
There is also a game that children and some adults play: if two people accidentally say exactly the same thing at the exact same time, the first one of them to shout "jinx!" has won the game, and the other person must buy them a Coca-Cola.
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- Ruso
@CyberSpecter ,
If you don't mind, I can answer your question.
" To jinx" means " сглазить " and is used in modern everyday English.
There is a saying "Touch the wood not to jinx your luck".
Постучи по дереву, чтобы не сглазить (удачу).
Kinda superstition, you see.
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@aneternallearner Well, yeah, I hadn't been sure about the meaning, until your answer. Thanks again:)

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