mojo
- 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.
Origin of mojo
Related Words for mojo
sugar, crack, poison, narcotic, dope, opium, drug, blow, snow, ice, crystal, stuff, snort, coke, mojo, stardust, wings, junk, crap, candyExamples from the Web for mojo
Contemporary Examples of mojo
So I look at the movies and actually see my mojo getting stronger and stronger.
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.
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
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 MoreMarlow Stern
January 3, 2014
I have seen many prodigies lose their mojo around the time they reach their twentieth birthday.
Historical Examples of mojo
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
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 TeasPaul Pierce
The mojo is a little mound consisting of onions and green peppers chopped very fine, and lemon juice added to the gravy.
Breakfasts and TeasPaul Pierce
mojo
- 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
Word Origin and History for mojo
"magic," 1920s, probably of Creole origin, cf. Gullah moco "witchcraft," Fula moco'o "medicine man."