Jonah

noun

Definition of Jonahnext
as in evil eye

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  1. curse
  2. pox
  3. voodoo
Noun
  • Brazil’s European curse at the World Cup continues thanks to Norway’s biggest star.
    — Andy Clayton, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
  • Not obsessed One Wish Willow Nikki, but actual Nikki, now awoken from her curse when Bear dies.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of curse
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  • The affected data include childhood immunization rates against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella, hepatitis, chicken pox and flu; and rates for 13 year olds and expectant mothers.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Their limited time together is so important that Ryan throws caution to the wind and contracts chicken pox from an ill Phoebe.
    — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Definition of pox
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  • Morgan responded with a slap and brush off of the voodoo.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2026
  • Momsen won't answer if she's ever owned a voodoo doll.
    — Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Definition of voodoo
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