juju

noun

Definition of jujunext
as in gris-gris

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Recent Examples of juju Emiliano Grillo The Argentinian’s juju is probably solid because his native country is the reigning World Cup champion and has a realistic chance of going back-to-back this summer. — Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 Yes, that was the men’s basketball team destroying the bad juju from the previous two seasons with a strong run in the conference tournament. — Brian Robin, Oc Register, 8 June 2026 Or maybe all McIlroy’s bad juju this week will call in its debts, and this week at Aronimink will end in a whimper. — Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 17 May 2026 Baseball has always been a sport that believes in the occult — in juju and curses and superstitions. — Tim Rohan, NBC news, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for juju
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juju
  1. gris-gris
  2. talisman
  3. amulet
  4. mojo
  5. mascot
Noun
  • Often these assemblages of items are tied together in a bundle or bag and may be referred to as hands, mojos, or gris-gris.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of gris-gris
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  • Soddu makes jewelry talismans because they can be worn and returned to.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Drawing from the Renaissance game’s design and motif, there are playful talismans — geese, dragonflies, clovers, horseshoes, dice, keys and ladybugs — across trays, teapots, mugs, boxes, miniatures and espresso sets.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of talisman
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  • My curiosity around amulets and talismans is something of a contradiction.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Some believed that phallic icons served as protective amulets against infertility and evil spirits, thus leading to their incorporation in performances, art, and architecture.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of amulet
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  • There's still almost a full season of hockey to play, but there are plenty of Eastern Conference teams who will be looking under their beds at night now that Florida seems to have their mojo back.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • On the other, a mojo picón with the backbone of Malaysian sambal, piquant with fish sauce, Calabrian chiles, ginger and plenty of citrus zest.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of mojo
Noun
  • The yellow Pokémon mascot had glowing glasses and ears that changed colors along with the set.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
  • In 2023, West paid homage to her father, Ye, by dressing as his mascot, the Dropout Bear, while a pregnant Kourtney Kardashian dressed as pregnant Kim on the Met Gala carpet circa 2013.
    — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of mascot

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“Juju.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juju. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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