juju

/ˈdʒuːdʒuː/
noun
  1. A type of magic or supernatural power, especially in West African traditions, often associated with objects or charms.
    • He wore a small juju around his neck for good luck.
    • The shaman performed a ritual to strengthen the juju of the tribe.
    • The villagers believed the juju protected them from evil spirits.
  2. An object believed to have magical powers; a charm or amulet.
    • The old man sold jujus at the market for protection and prosperity.
    • She kept a juju made of beads and feathers in her bag.
    • They hung a juju above the door to ward off bad energy.
  3. In informal use, a quality of mysterious or powerful influence.
    • The team's winning streak seemed to have some kind of juju behind it.
    • He thought the old guitar had good juju because it was once owned by a famous musician.
    • There's a certain juju in this café that makes me feel creative.
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