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mojo

  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. 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.

    2. exceptional ability, good luck, success, etc.:

      It seems like our team has finally gotten its mojo back.

    3. exceptional energy or power:

      Tracking back over the warm Gulf of Mexico, the hurricane regained its mojo and hit the Mississippi coast full force.

/ ˈməʊdʒəʊ /

noun

    1. an amulet, charm, or magic spell

    2. ( as modifier )

      ancient mojo spells

  1. the art of casting magic spells

  2. uncanny personal power or influence

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Word History and Origins

Origin of mojo1

An Americanism dating back to

1925–30;

compare Gullah moco “witchcraft, magic,” probably akin to Fulani moco'o “medicine man”

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Word History and Origins

Origin of mojo1

C20: of W African origin