plural mojos
1
: a magic spell, hex, or charm
A mojo, by the way, is a kind of magic charm; Elroi wears one around his neck …—
Edith Oliver
Edith OliverRon told me he thought that someone had put a mojo on Jose—that he was hexed …—Benson Deitz
Benson Deitz… a cloth pouch worn on a string around the neck for holding mojos and small change.—Shelby Foote
Shelby Foote… a … Brazilian shaman who carries a mojo bag …—Video Review
Video Review2
: a seemingly supernatural power, influence, or ability
Netflix's "Orange Is the New Black" lost its mojo in the third season, as the plots—many of them silly—petered out.—Matthew Gilbert
Matthew GilbertWhether they have several hours or only a few minutes to work their mojo, filmmakers need to make the most of every moment.—Jason Anderson
Jason AndersonBut Tennessee comes out on top with a defense that appears vastly improved the last couple weeks, boosting an offense that's found its mojo too.—Ben Arthur
Ben Arthur
plural mojos
: a sauce, marinade, or seasoning that is usually composed primarily of olive oil, garlic, citrus juice, and spices (such as black pepper and cumin)
… crisp beef shreds … served with the classic Cuban mojo, a sauce made with citrus fruits, garlic and olive oil …—Alan Kellogg
Alan Kellogg… the Cuban mojo, made with crushed garlic, olive oil, maybe oregano, and citrus juice, most often bitter orange.—Dan Nosowitz
Dan NosowitzThe "Let it Marinade" collection has five mojos and sauces to help "take meat flavors" to a new "Cuban-inspired level."—Stephen Fries
Stephen FriesOn the afternoon of Effe Café's first anniversary in a Cooper City gas station last month, lunch-rush customers ordered mojo pork sandwiches …—Phillip Valys
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Examples of mojo in a Sentence
Noun (1)
He's been suffering from incredibly bad mojo lately.
The team has lost its mojo.
We need to get our mojos working again.
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Maurice Obeid, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
In early 2020, however, events allowed the movement to regain its mojo.
—Mark Pitcavage, Foreign Affairs, 5 Jan. 2022
The pick: Mater Dei. Advertisement Crenshaw (4-2, 1-0) vs. Dorsey (4-2, 1-0) at Jackie Robinson Stadium, 7:30 p.m.
This Coliseum League rivalry game is between two proud programs trying to regain their mojo.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
After a rough previous week for the stocks and the Magnificent 7, a positive update from NVIDIA SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust 0.0% regarding their next-generation artificial intelligence chip provides some positive mojo.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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But the city can still harness its unique advantages and reclaim its mojo to keep pace with other fashion capitals around the world.
—Maurice Obeid, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
In early 2020, however, events allowed the movement to regain its mojo.
—Mark Pitcavage, Foreign Affairs, 5 Jan. 2022
The pick: Mater Dei. Advertisement Crenshaw (4-2, 1-0) vs. Dorsey (4-2, 1-0) at Jackie Robinson Stadium, 7:30 p.m.
This Coliseum League rivalry game is between two proud programs trying to regain their mojo.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
After a rough previous week for the stocks and the Magnificent 7, a positive update from NVIDIA SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust 0.0% regarding their next-generation artificial intelligence chip provides some positive mojo.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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“Mojo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mojo. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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