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

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."

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

mojoed past tense, mojos plural, mojoes plural, mojos plural, mojos singular

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Etymology

Likely of West African or Creole origin, related to words for "witchcraft" or "medicine man" in Gullah and Fula.

Rhymes for mojo

dojo jojo Tojo Hojo

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Frequently asked questions

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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