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mojo

[ moh-joh ]

noun

plural mojos, mojoes
  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.
  3. Informal.
    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.



mojo

/ ˈəʊəʊ /

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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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
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Doncic finished with 35 points, looking like a player who recaptured his mojo.

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They have got their mojo back and are set to get themselves back on track towards the World Cup.

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"It's killing our mojo," said Mr Ahearn, noting that it was his members' top concern.

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The point of this election was never just about a nation's struggle to rediscover its economic mojo or re-evaluate its asylum policy – important as those issues absolutely are.

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It doesn't help that Cole Palmer has lost his mojo, on top of their issues at centre-forward and in goal.

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