jinks / jinx [ʤɪŋks]
jinks – n. pl. & v. – n. – 1. pranks; 2. frolics; v. – 1. move suddenly to and fro; 2. dodge, quick elusive turns; 3. swindle; 4. make short, metallic sounds
jinx – n. & v. – n. – an unlucky force, person, or thing; v. tr. – to be or put a curse on someone or something