mojo

[ moh-joh ]
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noun,plural mo·jos, mo·joes for 1, 3.
  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.

  1. 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.

    • exceptional energy or power:Tracking back over the warm Gulf of Mexico, the hurricane regained its mojo and hit the Mississippi coast full force.

Origin of mojo

1
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; compare Gullah moco “witchcraft, magic,” probably akin to Fulani moco'o “medicine man”

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British Dictionary definitions for mojo

mojo

/ (ˈməʊdʒəʊ) /


nounplural mojos or mojoes US slang
    • an amulet, charm, or magic spell

    • (as modifier): ancient mojo spells

  1. the art of casting magic spells

  1. uncanny personal power or influence

Origin of mojo

1
C20: of W African origin

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