mojo
noun
- amulet consisting of a flannel bag containing one or more magical items
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊd͡ʒoʊ/ / /ˈməʊd͡ʒəʊ/
name
- Alternative form of Moxo.
noun
- Alternative form of moio (“Portuguese dry measure”).
verb
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)”).
- To cast a magic spell on or jinx (someone).
- To annoy or bother (someone).