Jinx
A slang expression for someone who has the ability to predict future outcomes (particularly unfavorable future outcomes that cause misfortunes).
Patois: Mi did go get di prize but yuh put yuh goat mout pan mi
English: I was going to get the prize, but you jinxed me.
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