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mojo

noun

  1. amulet consisting of a flannel bag containing one or more magical items
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊd͡ʒoʊ/ / /ˈməʊd͡ʒəʊ/

name

  1. Alternative form of Moxo.

noun

  1. 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)”).

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