Definition:
A jinx is an influence said to twist fortune in an unfavorable direction. It can stem from careless words, a simple mistake, or the belief that someone has invited misfortune upon themselves. The effect feels subtle at first—small stumbles, misplaced items, or plans unraveling without clear cause. Over time, these moments seem to align with uncanny precision. The word captures that uneasy sense that chance has turned its back.
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