malocchio — meaning in English
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English meaning
- jinx noun A curse or spell believed to bring bad luck.
Senses
malocchio is used for these senses in English:
- evil eye A wicked look conveying dislike or envy that in many cultures is believed to be able to cause bad luck or injury; also, the ability to cause bad luck or injury through such a look, supposed to be possessed by some people.
jinx — full definition
- noun A curse or spell believed to bring bad luck.
- noun A person or thing thought to cause misfortune wherever it goes.
- verb To bring bad luck to someone or something, often by saying something prematurely.