Meaning & use
juju
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An object, charm, or action believed to hold magical or supernatural power, originally associated with West African tradition; more loosely, a sense of good or bad luck.
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The fans joked that the team's losing streak was caused by bad juju.
He carried a small carved juju that his grandmother said would keep him safe.
A note on using this word
In casual modern usage, "juju" often just means "luck" or "vibe," a looser sense than its original meaning as a charm or fetish.
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