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In the past, people generally believed they could acquire magic in two ways: through learning the craft, either from another practitioner or from books; or through obtaining magic from a powerful being-think Faust or the classic, demonized witch, both of whom get their mojo from Satan.
David Liss

Meaning of "mojo" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MOJO

Of W African origin.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MOJO

mojo  [ˈməʊdʒəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MOJO

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Mojo is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MOJO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Mojo

Mojo may refer to: ▪ Mojo, a magical charm bag used in hoodoo Mojo may also refer to...

Definition of mojo in the English dictionary

The first definition of mojo in the dictionary is an amulet, charm, or magic spell. Other definition of mojo is the art of casting magic spells. Mojo is also uncanny personal power or influence.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MOJO


banjo
ˈbændʒəʊ
Changzhou
tʃæŋdʒəʊ
coraggio
kɒˈrædʒəʊ
dojo
ˈdəʊdʒəʊ
Fuzhou
ˈfuːˈdʒəʊ
gadjo
ˈɡædʒəʊ
Guizhou
ˈɡweɪˈdʒəʊ
Hangzhou
ˈhæŋˈdʒəʊ
Jinzhou
ˈdʒɪnˈdʒəʊ
jo
dʒəʊ
Joe
dʒəʊ
Lanzhou
ˈlænˈdʒəʊ
rego
ˈrɛdʒəʊ
sijo
ˈsiːdʒəʊ
Suzhou
ˈsuːˈdʒəʊ
Tojo
ˈtəʊdʒəʊ
Xuzhou
ˈʃuːˈdʒəʊ
Zhangzhou
ˈdʒæŋˈdʒəʊ
Zhengzhou
ˈdʒʌŋˈdʒəʊ
Zhou
dʒəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MOJO

moisturise
moisturiser
moisturize
moisturizer
moither
mojahedin
mojarra
Mojave
Mojave Desert
mojito
moke
Mokha
moki
mokihi
moko
mokomoko
mokopuna
mokoro
Mokpo
moksha

WORDS THAT END LIKE MOJO

aparejo
azulejo
Bermejo
Keijo
Navajo
Obasanjo
Tajo
Tejo
Vallejo
Vuelta Abajo

Synonyms and antonyms of mojo in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «mojo» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MOJO

Find out the translation of mojo to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mojo from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mojo» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

魔力
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mojo
570 millions of speakers

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mojo
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मोजो
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

موجو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Mojo
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

mojo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মোজো
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mojo
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mojo
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

mojo
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

麻薬
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

모조
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mojo
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

mojo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மோஜோ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मोओ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

mojo
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

mojo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mojo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Mojo
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Mojo
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

mojo
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

mojo
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

mojo
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

mojo
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mojo

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MOJO»

The term «mojo» is very widely used and occupies the 14.451 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MOJO» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mojo

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5 QUOTES WITH «MOJO»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word mojo.
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Jamie Dimon
I hope the story of 2011 is that America gets its mojo back. You've got to remember that America has the best universities; it's got some of the best businesses. It's got an unbelievable work ethic, rule of law. The story of 2011 will be America blossoming again.
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David Liss
In the past, people generally believed they could acquire magic in two ways: through learning the craft, either from another practitioner or from books; or through obtaining magic from a powerful being-think Faust or the classic, demonized witch, both of whom get their mojo from Satan.
3
Suzan-Lori Parks
Being a playwright of any race is difficult, and Lord knows it gets more difficult the further you get from the middle of the road. I don't know what kind of magic my mojo is working, but it's working.
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Dileep Rao
I think I believe a little bit in the power of people to really cast a bad energy on you if they want to. If the bad mojo wants to come your way, look out.
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Rick Rubin
I always feel like there's something magic in recording studios. There's a reason good music continues to be made in them. It's just some mojo element.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MOJO»

Discover the use of mojo in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mojo and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Mojo: How to Get It, how to Keep It, how to Get it Back when ...
The follow-up to global bestseller What Got You Here Won't Get You There (the Amazon.com no.1 bestseller for 2007 on Leading People) addresses the vital phases of gaining mojo (tough), maintaining it (tougher) and recapturing it after you ...
Marshall Goldsmith, Mark Reiter, 2010
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Mojo Workin': The Old African American Hoodoo System
Katrina Hazzard-Donald explores African Americans' experience and practice of the herbal, healing folk belief tradition known as Hoodoo.
Katrina Hazzard-Donald, 2012
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Mojo
The EROS TRILOGY is comprised of three short pieces thematically connected.
Jez Butterworth, 1999
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Mojo
All Dylan wants is mojo. What is mojo? It's power. The ability to command respect. It's everything Dylan doesn't have. He gets no respect at school, and when he finds the dead body of a classmate, even the police push him around.
Tim Tharp, 2013
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Peak: How Great Companies Get Their Mojo from Maslow
This book explores how Conley's company "the second largest boutique hotelier in the world" overcame the storm that hit the travel industry by applying Maslow's theory to what Conley identifies as the key Relationship Truths in business ...
Chip Conley, 2007
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The Mojo Collection: The Ultimate Music Companion
This work is redesigned, and fully updated and revised with new entries.
Jim Irvin, 2007
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Mexican American Mojo: Popular Music, Dance, and Urban ...
Macías conducted numerous interviews for Mexican American Mojo, and the voices of little-known artists and fans fill its pages.
Anthony Macías, 2008
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Four Seasons of Mojo: An Herbal Guide to Natural Living
The changing of the seasons can feel magical-greens changing to browns and golds, snow melting to show fresh buds. We all recognize these tell-tale signs, but few are aware of the powerful impact each season has on our spiritual lives.
Stephanie Rose Bird, 2006
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Business Mojo: Achieving Success Through Mystical Exploration
It is strength, momentum, good luck, power and the "essence of success" all rolled into one. Enter Business Mojo: Achieving Success Through Mystical Exploration, co-authored by the sister and brother writing team Judy Smith and Dan Smith.
Judy Smith, Dan Smith, 2010
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Mojo the Magic Cat
But first he needs to persuade Mum to let him keep the cat and that isn't easy because Mum doesn't like cats. What's more this is no ordinary cat. He is cat with an attitude - a cat on a mission.
Susan Collingbourne, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MOJO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mojo is used in the context of the following news items.
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Dereck Chisora: 'I've got my mojo back'
After heavyweight world title challenger Dereck Chisora took a frightful beating from British countryman Tyson Fury in their November world title ... «ESPN, Jul 15»
2
Woodland native returns to sing at Mojo's Friday
Hello Dollface performs at 9:30 p.m., Thursday, at Shady Lady, 1409 R St. in Sacramento, and at 9:30 p.m. Friday, at Mojo's, 428 First St., ... «Daily Democrat, Jul 15»
3
Mojo in the Morning to air from Red Oaks Waterpark on Friday
Metro Detroit's popular radio show Mojo in the Morning will broadcast live from the Red Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights on Friday, July 24. «The Daily Tribune, Jul 15»
4
The Search for Alabama's Mojo Continues, but Begins with the …
If it sounds like Alabama no longer has its mojo—or for non-fans of Austin Powers movies swagger, moxie or an intangible something that helps ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
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Burst pipe closes Mojo's BBQ, fundraiser started
PORTSMOUTH — Mojo's BBQ Grill and Tavern has been closed for the past six days due to a burst water pipe and an online fundraiser was ... «Seacoastonline.com, Jul 15»
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Summer cocktail guide: The secret tequila Mojo-Rito at Theodores …
New summer drinks at Theodores' Blues Booze and BBQ on Worthington Street in Springfield. Here is the Mojo-Rito with tequila and lime ... «MassLive.com, Jul 15»
7
Jumbo-Loan Market Maintains Mojo in First Half of 2015
The Wall Street Journal's Anya Martin looks into the continuing mojo of the jumbo loan market, as the continued low interest rate environment ... «Builder Magazine, Jul 15»
8
Mountain Mojo Blues Band to play at Trailhead Pizza
Mountain Mojo Blues Band will be playing at Trailhead Pizza in Coffee Creek from 6 to 9 p.m. this coming Saturday, July 25. There is no cover ... «The Trinity Journal, Jul 15»
9
Russell Westbrook sleeves gives high schooler mojo for 40-point …
Jason Jordan at USA TODAY HSS has a feature on De'Aaron Fox, a high school basketball phenom out of Katy, TX, and it turns out young Fox ... «Welcome to Loud City, Jul 15»
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The Rolling Stones Zip It Up In Canada
The cover of MOJO 261, featuring interviews with Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts and Bill Wyman. Far from phoning it in for an end of tour festival ... «MOJO, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Mojo [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/mojo>. Apr 2024 ».
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