mojo

American  

[moh-joh] / ˈmoʊ dʒoʊ /

noun

plural

mojos, mojoes

1. an object, as an amulet or charm, that is believed to carry a magic spell.

2. the art or practice of casting magic spells; magic.

3. Informal.

   1. a seemingly magical personal charm, power, or influence over other people.

      He’s always a hit with the ladies when he gets his mojo working.

   2. exceptional ability, good luck, success, etc..

      It seems like our team has finally gotten its mojo back.

   3. exceptional energy or power.

      Tracking back over the warm Gulf of Mexico, the hurricane regained its mojo and hit the Mississippi coast full force.

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mojo British  

/ ˈməʊdʒəʊ /

noun

1. 1. an amulet, charm, or magic spell

   2. ( as modifier )

      ancient mojo spells

2. the art of casting magic spells

3. uncanny personal power or influence

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Etymology

Origin of mojo

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; compare Gullah moco “witchcraft, magic,” probably akin to Fulani moco'o “medicine man”

Example Sentences

Philadelphia’s loss to the Niners capped off a season when the Eagles lacked the offensive mojo they flaunted throughout last year’s Super Bowl run.

From The Wall Street Journal

She quipped that she has thought about taking a McJob to recapture her creative mojo, but instead she is launching an international concert tour.

From The Wall Street Journal

If Bitcoin recovers its mojo, it’s likely investors piling into Bitcoin ETFs and other vehicles will give the cryptocurrency an additional tailwind.

From Barron's

“I’m here to take a fresh wave of product investment and to get our mojo back in Europe,” Baumbick said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal

Adrian, at the end of his 20s with countless “friends” of all genders, exits the global pandemic with his mojo gone.

From Los Angeles Times

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