mojo
[ moh-joh ]
/ ˈmoʊ dʒoʊ /
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noun, plural mo·jos, mo·joes for 1, 3.
an object, as an amulet or charm, that is believed to carry a magic spell.
the art or practice of casting magic spells; magic.
Informal.
- 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.
- exceptional ability, good luck, success, etc.:It seems like our team has finally gotten its mojo back.
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Origin of mojo
An Americanism first recorded in 1925–30; compare Gullah moco “witchcraft, magic,” probably akin to Fulani moco'o “medicine man”
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mojo
/ (ˈməʊdʒəʊ) /
noun plural mojos or mojoes US slang
- an amulet, charm, or magic spell
- (as modifier)ancient mojo spells
the art of casting magic spells
uncanny personal power or influence
Word Origin for mojo
C20: of W African origin
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