mojo
[ moh-joh ]
/ ˈmoʊ dʒoʊ /
noun, plural mo·jos, mo·joes.
the art or practice of casting magic spells; magic; voodoo.
an object, as an amulet or charm, that is believed to carry a magic spell.
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Origin of mojo
1925–30, Americanism; compare Gullah moco witchcraft, magic, probably akin to Fulani moco'o medicine man (c represents voiced palatal stop)
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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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