Ginuwine

Well the first record is something that you just put so much into. And the second record, people always talk about the sophomore jinx and everything, but I was still able to get through it and still focus on what I needed to do and make timeless music.

American Actor

Finneas

If you're thinking about all the possibilities of your life, there are extreme negatives, which you hope don't happen, and extreme positives, which you just aren't willing to think about because you think you'll jinx it.

American Musician

Salman Khan

I was close to getting married a long time ago. But it didn't happen, and since then it has not been happening. It is jinxed, and I am very happy. I hope this jinx continues.

Indian Actor

Jennifer Carpenter

I hate to say it because I feel like it might be a jinx, but yes - knock on wood - I have never broken a bone.

American Actress

Patti Harrison

I'm always afraid to talk about stuff because I'm afraid to get ahead of myself or jinx something.

Larry David

I don't like to say anything good. I feel like I'll jinx myself.

Maggie Grace

Talking about relationships is a surefire way to jinx them.

Mirko Cro Cop

Talking about a fight with Randy Couture is a jinx for me.

Croatian Athlete

Skip Bayless

I believe in God, but I also believe in jinxes.

American Journalist

John Bishop

British Comedian

The term 'jinx' originates from superstitions, where it's believed to be linked to bad fortune.

Superstitious Origin

'Jinx' carries a negative connotation, implying harm or misfortune due to presence or association.

Negative Implications

Often used in sports to describe an unexplainable cause of repeated failure or bad luck.

Sports Usage

When using 'jinx' as a verb, it implies causing bad luck actively.

Causative Implication

Often used playfully among friends, without belief in actual harm.

Playful Context

Use 'jinx' carefully; others might not take it as lightly or understand it's a joke.

Verbal Caution

As a fun interaction, 'jinx' is used among English speakers after saying the same thing simultaneously.

Colloquial Game

This usage of 'jinx' as simultaneous speaking is particularly common in North American English.

North American Slang

In some variations, the person who 'jinxed' cannot talk until someone says their name.

Playful Rules

 and I'm sure by the end of the week he's gonna fall his hair on his head he said don't jinx it please sorry Conrad our instincts it's everything seems to be good at the moment what a marvelous afternoon it's so nice having this

Safari Live - Day 133 PIPE...

 big jinx and narrow bottlenecks are very embarrassing mission accomplished