Pronunciation: /huːduː/
noun a form of folk magic or spiritual practice originating in African American culture
A1 I heard about a hoodoo that can bring good luck.
A2 The locals believe in the power of hoodoos to protect their village.
B1 The tour guide explained the history behind the hoodoo formations in the desert.
B2 Many people visit the national park to see the towering hoodoos up close.
C1 Researchers have studied the geological processes that create hoodoos over thousands of years.
C2 The artist captured the mystical beauty of the hoodoo landscape in their painting.
verb to cast a spell or bring bad luck upon someone
A1 She tried to hoodoo the cat into taking its medicine by hiding it in its favorite treat.
A2 The magician attempted to hoodoo the audience with his impressive card tricks.
B1 The salesman was known for his ability to hoodoo customers into buying products they didn't need.
B2 The politician was accused of trying to hoodoo voters with false promises and misleading information.
C1 The cult leader was able to hoodoo his followers into believing he had special powers.
C2 The con artist was skilled at hoodooing wealthy individuals out of their money through elaborate schemes.
formal The locals believe that the ancient hoodoo formations hold mystical powers.
informal I heard that there's a hoodoo trail where you can see some cool rock formations.
slang Some people think that messing with hoodoo can bring bad luck.
figurative Her charm and charisma seemed to have a hoodoo effect on everyone around her.
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