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Definition of outjinx

outjinx

/ˌaʊtˈdʒɪŋks/
out · jinx

Past Simple:outjinxed
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Past Participle:outjinxed
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Present Participle:outjinxing
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outjinx Lexical Profile

outjinx Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To surpass, overcome, or counter an opponent by using a more powerful jinx, spell, or curse.

Example

"The two rival sorcerers spent the entire battle trying to outjinx each other with increasingly elaborate spells."


2

To bring greater bad luck upon someone or something than another has done, often used playfully in the context of superstitions.

Example

"By boldly predicting a flawless victory, the zealous fans managed to outjinx their own team right before the playoffs."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English by combining the prefix 'out-' (meaning to surpass) and the word 'jinx' (from the 17th-century 'jyng', derived from 'jynx', a bird used in witchcraft).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outjinx. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outjinx
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