Mojo

Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊdʒoʊ/

Definitions of mojo

noun a personal magnetism or charm

Example Sentences

A1 My lucky charm necklace gives me good mojo.

A2 She believes that wearing her favorite hat gives her good mojo for exams.

B1 The team's mojo was at an all-time high after winning the championship.

B2 The coach's pep talk before the game really boosted the team's mojo.

C1 His charismatic personality and positive attitude are key factors in his mojo.

C2 The successful entrepreneur's business strategies are often attributed to his strong mojo.

Examples of mojo in a Sentence

formal The CEO's leadership skills seem to have lost their mojo recently.

informal I need to find my cooking mojo again; I haven't been inspired in the kitchen lately.

slang She's got that special mojo that makes everyone want to be around her.

figurative After a long break, the artist finally found his creative mojo and started painting again.

Grammatical Forms of mojo

• past tense: mojoed
• plural: mojos
• comparative: more mojo
• superlative: most mojo
• present tense: mojos
• future tense: will mojo
• perfect tense: have mojoed
• continuous tense: is mojoing
• singular: mojo
• positive degree: mojo
• infinitive: to mojo
• gerund: mojoing
• participle: mojoed

Origin and Evolution of mojo

First Known Use: 1926 year

Language of Origin: Gullah

Story behind the word: The word 'mojo' is believed to have originated from the Gullah language spoken by African slaves in the Southeastern United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in African American folklore to refer to a magical charm or talisman, 'mojo' has evolved to also mean personal magnetism or charm in modern slang.