juju
1ju·ju
noun \ˈjü-(ˌ)jü\Definition of JUJU
1
: a fetish, charm, or amulet of West African peoples
2
: the magic attributed to or associated with jujus
Origin of JUJU
of W. African origin; akin to the source of Hausa jùju fetish
First Known Use: 1894
2juju
nounDefinition of JUJU
: a style of West African music that is characterized by a rapid beat, the use of percussion instruments, and vocal harmonies
Origin of JUJU
Yoruba jújù
First Known Use: 1982
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