SINCE 1828
juju
noun (1)
ju·ju
| \ ˈjü-(ˌ)jü
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Definition of juju
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a fetish, charm, or amulet of West African peoples
2
: the magic attributed to or associated with jujus
juju
noun (2)Definition of juju (Entry 2 of 2)
: a style of West African music that is characterized by a rapid beat, the use of percussion instruments, and vocal harmonies
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