jinxers

Bringers of misfortune

People who jinx things—who bring bad luck or cause misfortune by their presence, actions, or words.

The term often appears in sports contexts, where fans worry that premature celebration or overconfidence will doom their team: Don't say we've already won—you jinxers will ruin everything.

superstition

curse

Invoked harm through words

  • hexMalevolent incantation
  • bad luckUnfavorable chance events
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omen · charm · taboo · superstitious · unlucky · misfortune · evil eye · black cat · voodoo · hoodoo

cricket

bowler

Pin-toppling player

googly · flipper · off-spin · batsman · pitch · crease · stumps · variation · flight · turn

Opposites
luck influence

jinxersmascots

Symbolic figures for groups

four-leaf clovers · horseshoes · talismans · rabbits' feet · guardian angels

protective vs. harmful power

jinxersprotectors

Those who guard others

guardian angels · talismans · amulets · charms · wards

effect on outcomes

jinxersmuses

Considers carefully; inspirational figures

inspirers · enablers · catalysts · facilitators · supporters

Family

jinxed, jinxer

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G