word
Jonah
JOH-nuh
/ˈdʒoʊnʌ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
jonah
Dictionary meaning
A person believed to bring bad luck to those around him.
Examples
- I hope you're not a jonah again today!
Synonyms: jinx
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