Goat-mout’

[goht-mout]

Definition

Jinx, bad omen, or bad luck hex caused by speaking negative predictions.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Nuh put yuh goat-mout' pon mi plan!
English:
Don't put your jinx/curse on my plans!

Patois:
Him have goat-mout', everyting him predict turn out bad.
English:
He has a jinxed mouth, everything he predicts turns out badly.

Usage Tip

Belief that predicting failure or negative outcomes jinxes the result ("put goat-mout' pon it").

Patois Synonym: jinx
English Synonym: jinx; hex; bad omen prediction

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