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Definition
A doomsayer, or someone who makes inauspicious comments.
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How it's used
Refers to someone whose negative predictions or comments seem to manifest into reality. It carries a superstitious weight, implying that the person's words have the power to bring bad luck. It is often used playfully among friends when someone makes a pessimistic remark that happens to come true immediately after.
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Your mouth is so jinxed, whatever you say comes true.
Don't be a doomsayer, we will definitely win.
Related words
Common phrases
to have one's negative prediction come true
to have such a jinxed mouth
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being pessimistic or negative. It specifically implies that the person's speech acts as a catalyst for bad luck, rather than just describing their general outlook on life.
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