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mojo.

A magic spell or hex.

4 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmoʊd͡ʒoʊ/General-American/ˈməʊd͡ʒəʊ/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A magic spell or hex.

    countable
  2. An object (such as a charm or amulet) used to cast magic spells, especially in hoodoo.

    countable
  3. Spellcraft, hoodoo.

    uncountable
  4. Supernatural skill; exceptional luck, success, or power.

    countable · informal · uncountable
  5. Personal magnetism; charm; that which makes one successful and liked, viewed as an inherent power that can be present or absent.

    countable · slang · uncountable
  6. Sex appeal; sex drive.

    countable · slang · uncountable
    Look at the way the chicks are checking out Daniel on the dancefloor. He's still got plenty of mojo.
  7. An illegal drug, especially morphine or other narcotics.

    countable · slang · uncountable
  8. A telecopier; a fax machine.

    countable · slang · uncountable · usually
Where this word comes from

Probably of Creole origin, cognate with Gullah moco (“witchcraft”), Fula moco'o (“medicine man”). The origin of the drug sense is uncertain, possibly related to Spanish mojar (“to toast (celebrate with a drink)”).

verb/ˈmoʊd͡ʒoʊ/General-American/ˈməʊd͡ʒəʊ/Received-Pronunciation
  1. To cast a magic spell on or jinx (someone).

    informal · transitive
  2. To annoy or bother (someone).

    informal · transitive
Where this word comes from

Probably of Creole origin, cognate with Gullah moco (“witchcraft”), Fula moco'o (“medicine man”). The origin of the drug sense is uncertain, possibly related to Spanish mojar (“to toast (celebrate with a drink)”).

noun
  1. Any of various sauces originating in the Canary Islands and made with olive oil, peppers, garlic, paprika, and other spices.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Spanish mojo.

noun
  1. Alternative form of moio (“Portuguese dry measure”).

    alt-of · alternative
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