What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Jonah
Example
Ever since he joined the team, they've been losing. He's a real Jonah. [Jonah: noun]
Example
I don't want to be around her. She's such a Jonah, and everything always goes wrong when she's around. [Jonah: adjective]
jinx
Example
Don't say that! You'll jinx us. [jinx: verb]
Example
I'm not going to wear my lucky socks today. I don't want to jinx the game. [jinx: verb]
Example
She's such a jinx. Every time she comes to visit, something bad happens. [jinx: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Jinx is more commonly used than Jonah in everyday language, especially in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between Jonah and jinx?
Neither Jonah nor jinx are particularly formal or informal, and both can be used in a variety of contexts.
