Meaning of hex in English

1. Pronunciation

   /hɛks/

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1. Verb

   hex

   Etymology

   mid 19th century (as a verb): from Pennsylvanian German hexe (verb), Hex (noun), from German hexen (verb), Hexe (noun)

   Definitions

   1. cast a spell over someone or something

   Examples

   • « put a hex on someone or something »

2. Noun

   hex

   Definitions

   1. an evil spell

   Examples

   • « a witch put a curse on his whole family »
   • « he put the whammy on me »

3. Qualitative Adjective

   hex

   Definitions

   1. of or pertaining to a number system having 16 as its base