mojo
ˈmoʊdʒoʊ
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Definition of mojo - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
self-assurancepersonal confidence and charisma
  • She walked into the interview full of mojo, ready to impress.
charisma self-confidence swagger
2.
psychologyUSsex appeal or sex driveUS
  • He lost his mojo after the breakup.
libido sex appeal
3.
spirit edgeunusual influence bringing charm, talent or good fortune
  • Her mojo gave her the edge in every audition.
charisma magic mystique
4.
foodsauce from the Canary Islands
  • The dish was served with a spicy mojo.
garlic sauce
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Expressions with mojo

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regain lost confidence or inspiration
After the break, she found her mojo and won the game.
lose confidence or effectiveness in performance
She lost her mojo after the failed presentation.

Origin of mojo

African-American, mojo (magic, charm)

Examples of mojo in a sentence

  • After a long vacation, he got his mojo back.
  • She regained her mojo after the vacation.
  • His mojo was evident during the performance.
  • He felt his creative mojo return after the long vacation.
  • The team seemed to lose their mojo after consecutive defeats.
  • We dipped the potatoes in green mojo.

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  1. French:charisme, mojo, ...
  2. German:Selbstvertrauen, Mojo, ...
  3. Italian:carisma, fascino, ...
  4. Spanish:carisma, encanto, ...
  5. Portuguese:carisma, charme, ...
  6. Chinese:魅力, 魔力, ...
  7. Japanese:自信, モジョ, ...
  8. Arabic:ثِقَة بِالنَّفْس, جاذِبِيَّة جِنْسِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:קֶסֶם אִישִׁי, מוֹג׳וֹ, ...
  10. Russian:харизма, привлекательность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:харизма, шарм, ...
  12. Hindi:आत्मविश्वास, मोजो, ...

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