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juju

The correct spelling is juju.

How to pronounce juju

/ˈdʒuːdʒu/
noun

IPA: /ˈdʒuːdʒu/

Say it like: Juj-u

The correct spelling is juju. A fetish or charm believed by West Africans to have magical or supernatural powers. For example: "That's some bad juju."

Usage Examples

That's some bad juju.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A fetish or charm believed by West Africans to have magical or supernatural powers.
  2. 2.The magical or supernatural power of such a charm.
  3. 3.The (usually negative) karmic consequences of an action or behavior.
  4. 4.A marijuana cigarette; a joint.
  5. 5.A genre of popular Nigerian music that comes from traditional Yoruba percussion traditions.

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