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juju

noun ju·ju \ 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 and Etymology of juju

of W. African origin; akin to the source of Hausa jùju fetish

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juju

noun

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

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