noun
Uncommon
mojo
MOHD-zhoh
Mojo (noun) means a quality of personal charm, confidence, or magnetism that makes someone successful or attractive. Example: “After the injury, it took him months to get his mojo back.”
noun
1
A quality of personal charm, confidence, or magnetism that makes someone successful or attractive.
"After the injury, it took him months to get his mojo back."
"She walked into the meeting with total mojo."
2
A magic charm or spell, especially in hoodoo folk tradition.
"The old healer carried a small mojo bag for protection."
How to use mojo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn inner confidence, charm, or "magic touch" that makes someone feel unstoppable — losing it or getting it back is the common modern usage.
Common pairings
lose your mojo
get your mojo back
working his mojo
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Word forms
- Plural
- mojos, mojoes
- Third person singular
- mojos
- Past tense
- mojoed
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Etymology
Likely of West African or Creole origin, related to words for "witchcraft" or "medicine man" in Gullah and Fula.
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Rhymes for mojo
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What does “mojo” mean?
The word “mojo” means a quality of personal charm, confidence, or magnetism that makes someone successful or attractive. In plain terms, an inner confidence, charm, or "magic touch" that makes someone feel unstoppable — losing it or getting it back is the common modern usage.
How do you pronounce “mojo”?
“Mojo” is pronounced MOHD-zhoh (/ˈmoʊd͡ʒoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mojo” in a sentence?
Here is “mojo” used in a sentence: “After the injury, it took him months to get his mojo back.”
What part of speech is “mojo”?
“Mojo” is a noun.
Is “mojo” a common word?
“Mojo” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “mojo” have?
“Mojo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a quality of personal charm, confidence, or magnetism that makes someone successful or attractive.
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