mojo

[moh-joh]

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.

mojo

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of mojo¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of mojo¹

C20: of W African origin

Example Sentences

Desperate, I grabbed a plastic ladle from the kitchen to change the mojo.

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It’s the way his height and defensive awareness disrupts any opponent’s offensive mojo.

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Companies are trying to regain their mojo in a variety of ways.

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Let him go somewhere else to try to get his mojo back.

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Dean added England are adopting a "tougher" and "really positive" approach she feels is helping the side get their "mojo" back.

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