mojo — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A magic spell or hex.

   Usage

   • Countable

   Synonyms

   enchantmentincantationspell

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

   Usage

   • Countable

   Synonyms

   fetishjujutalisman

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   A doney, for instance, is a woman of worse than doubtful morals, and a nation sack is a cloth pouch worn on a string around the neck for holding mojos and small change.

3. Spellcraft, hoodoo.

   Usage

   • Uncountable

   Synonyms

   black artwitchcraftwizardry

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

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   • Countable
   • Informal
   • Uncountable

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   I haven’t seen much mojo in the state Legislature for that or any other major intervention, though. Hey, lawmakers, you should check out the test scores for your own school districts. It might be yours are needing some help, too, maybe even more so than Seattle.

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

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   • Countable
   • Slang
   • Uncountable

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   Still reeling from the 2023 Voice loss, Albanese struggled until the start of this year to regain his mojo. Polls relentlessly showed the prime minister was on the nose with voters weary over the cost of living.

6. Sex appeal; sex drive.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Slang
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   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.

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   • Countable
   • Slang
   • Uncountable

8. A telecopier; a fax machine.

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   • Countable
   • Slang
   • Uncountable
   • usually
   • with "wire"

Verb

1. To cast a magic spell on or jinx (someone).

   Usage

   • Informal
   • Transitive

   Synonyms

   bespellensorcelljinx

2. To annoy or bother (someone).

   Usage

   • Informal
   • Transitive

Noun

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

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   I know I want one more satisfying starch, and I’m debating between Yewande Komolafe’s plantains with beans and Von Diaz’s yuca coated in a warm, garlicky mojo.

Noun

1. a magic power or magic spell

   Broader terms

   magicthaumaturgy