mojo

Meaning

Noun

1. A magic spell or hex.
2. An object (such as a charm or amulet) used to cast magic spells, especially in hoodoo.
3. Spellcraft, hoodoo.
4. (informal) Supernatural skill; exceptional luck, success, or power.
5. (slang) Personal magnetism; charm.
6. (slang) Sex appeal; sex drive.
7. (slang) An illegal drug, especially morphine or other narcotics.
8. (slang) A telecopier; a fax machine.

Verb

1. (informal) To cast a magic spell on or jinx (someone).
2. (informal) To annoy or bother (someone).

Synonyms

charm

amulet

talisman

spell

juju

hex

magic

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Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈmoʊd͡ʒoʊ/

Etymology

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)”).