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