Whammies are a type of supernatural being that can bring bad luck or misfortune to those they encounter. The term 'whammies' is often used interchangeably with 'JINXES, ' 'HEXES, ' and 'evileyes.' JINXES are a type of curse or spell that can bring bad luck, HEXES are a type of magical spell that can cause harm, and evileyes are a type of curse that can bring bad luck or misfortune. All three terms refer to the same type of supernatural being.