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has gloss | eng: A sports-related curse is the effective action of some power or evil, that is used to explain the failures or misfortunes of specific sports teams, players, or even cities. Teams, players, and cities often cite a "curse" for many negative things, such as their inability to win a sports championship, or unexpected injuries. |
lexicalization | eng: Sports-related curses |
subclass of | (noun) profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; "expletives were deleted" curse word, swearword, cuss, expletive, swearing, curse, oath |
has instance | e/Andretti curse |
has instance | e/Curse of 1940 |
has instance | e/Curse of Norm Smith |
has instance | e/Sports Illustrated Cover Jinx |
has instance | e/Talladega Jinx |
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