jinx - use in sentences

Object

  • thing: This is when " Bad Kenny " comes to the fore, specifically to jinx things up, usually relationships.. .
  • pregnancy: We can't help being afraid that some metaphysical forces are at work and that something might jinx the next pregnancy.
  • anything: Quality quiz - I don't want to jinx anything but the standard does seem to be improving.

Converse of object

  • break: Uri was hailed a hero and an honorary Geordie after breaking the jinx.

Converse of subject

  • strike: Another rider to be struck by the injury jinx was Mariusz Puszakowski, who had enjoyed a stint at Ipswich in 2005.

Adjective modifier

  • high: Tommy Sheridan's evident discomfort at the early high jinx of his new colleagues was revealing.
  • p45: January 11: Plus: which player is the biggest P45 jinx for managers?
  • bloody: In fact, thinking about it, your a bloody jinx Kev.
  • big: January 11: Plus: which player is the biggest P45 jinx for managers?

Modifies a noun

  • strike: Forward jinx strikes again as Fuller is ruled out!

Modifying Another Word

  • n't: Hope I have n't jinxed him against Kumble now!
  • just: It finally seems like summer's here ( hopefully saying that hasn't just jinxed it!

Noun used with modifier

  • injury: ROY: Clearly, the injury jinx which haunted our keepers last season has carried forward.
  • travel: In fact, you might speak to her about her travel jinx.
  • weather: I'm being accused of being a weather jinx.

Preposition: for

  • manager: January 11: Plus: which player is the biggest P45 jinx for managers?

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