mojo.
A magic spell or hex.
Meaning & usage
A magic spell or hex.
An object (such as a charm or amulet) used to cast magic spells, especially in hoodoo.
Spellcraft, hoodoo.
Supernatural skill; exceptional luck, success, or power.
Personal magnetism; charm; that which makes one successful and liked, viewed as an inherent power that can be present or absent.
Sex appeal; sex drive.
Look at the way the chicks are checking out Daniel on the dancefloor. He's still got plenty of mojo.
An illegal drug, especially morphine or other narcotics.
A telecopier; a fax machine.
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)”).
To cast a magic spell on or jinx (someone).
To annoy or bother (someone).
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)”).
Any of various sauces originating in the Canary Islands and made with olive oil, peppers, garlic, paprika, and other spices.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Spanish mojo.
Alternative form of moio (“Portuguese dry measure”).
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