poisseux — meaning in English

English meaning

• jinx noun A curse or spell believed to bring bad luck.
• sticky adjective Coated with a substance that clings to things it touches; tending to stick.

Senses

poisseux is used for these senses in English:

• sticky Tending to stick; able to adhere via the drying of a viscous substance.

jinx — full definition

1. noun A curse or spell believed to bring bad luck.
2. noun A person or thing thought to cause misfortune wherever it goes.
3. verb To bring bad luck to someone or something, often by saying something prematurely.

sticky — full definition

1. adjective Coated with a substance that clings to things it touches; tending to stick.
2. adjective Difficult or awkward to deal with.
3. adjective Hot and humid, causing sweaty discomfort.
4. noun A small note with an adhesive strip, used for quick reminders; a Post-it note.

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