reverse jinx

English

Noun

reverse jinx (plural reverse jinxes)

  1. A prediction which is the opposite of the outcome desired by the person making it.

Usage notes

The phrase is mainly used in a sporting context, but may be used in other disciplines e.g. forecasting investment performance.

References
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