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mojo
This term carries a strong connotation of intangible power and personal charisma. In modern usage, it is most frequently used to describe a psychological state of peak performance or sexual confidence. It is often paired with verbs of loss or recovery, such as "lose" or "get back," suggesting that this magnetism is a volatile quality that can vanish and must be reclaimed.
In its original cultural context, the word refers to a physical object—a root work bag or amulet. While the metaphorical sense is now more common in global English, the physical sense remains rooted in African American hoodoo traditions, where it denotes a tangible tool for spiritual influence rather than an internal feeling of confidence.
Meanings
A quality of confidence, energy, or personal magnetism that makes a person successful or attractive.
Examples
I just need to get my mojo back before the big presentation.
He has lost his mojo and cannot seem to win a single game.
She walked into the room with her mojo fully intact.
The athlete struggled to regain his mojo after the injury.
Maybe this old coin is actually a mojo that brings luck.
The shaman whispered a spell over the mojo to activate its power.
He carries a small mojo in his pocket for protection.