mojo

[moh-joh]

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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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So I look at the movies and actually see my mojo getting stronger and stronger.
‘No Regrets’: Peter Jackson Says Goodbye to Middle-Earth|Alex Suskind|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As it turns out, the Canadian-born comedian may have been taking a bit of an artistic break in order to get his mojo back.
Mike Myers Has Been Painting Colonel Sanders…for Three Years|The Daily Beast|July 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But during that lull period, were you concerned that Disney was losing its mojo?
The ‘Maleficent’ Screenwriter Also Wrote ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast’|Kevin Fallon|June 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I saw the first few episodes, and it seems like the show has its mojo back.
Alison Brie on ‘Community’s’ New Beginning, Dan Harmon’s Return, Nicolas Cage, and More|Marlow Stern|January 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST

I have seen many prodigies lose their mojo around the time they reach their twentieth birthday.
Do Blues Musicians Need to be Really, Really Old?|Ted Gioia|September 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He would often call his sisters my children (mojo dzieci), out of tenderness, and add some playful affectionate expressions.
Frederic Chopin, v. 1 (of 2)|Moritz Karasowski
The mojo is a little mound consisting of onions and green peppers chopped very fine, and lemon juice added to the gravy.
Breakfasts and Teas|Paul Pierce
If you want the steak a la espanola, it should be fried instead of broiled, and when well done each piece surmounted by a mojo.
Breakfasts and Teas|Paul Pierce

British Dictionary definitions for mojo

mojo

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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Word Origin and History for mojo

mojo

"magic," 1920s, probably of Creole origin, cf. Gullah moco "witchcraft," Fula moco'o "medicine man."

mojo

noun, plural mo·jos, mo·joes.

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mojo

noun plural mojos or mojoes US slang

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