Koybosh

n.

Heard in Dublin

A curse or hex; the act of bringing bad luck or failure upon a person or situation.

In use

For the love of God, don't you dare put the koybosh on it now.

Posh English

For goodness sake, I implore you not to cast a pall of misfortune upon the proceedings.

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