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JUJU

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does juju mean? 

JUJU (noun)
  The noun JUJU has 2 senses:

1. the power associated with a jujuplay

2. a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powersplay

  Familiarity information: JUJU used as a noun is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


JUJU (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

The power associated with a juju

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("juju" is a kind of...):

magic; thaumaturgy (any art that invokes supernatural powers)


Sense 2

Meaning:

A charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

fetich; fetish; hoodoo; juju; voodoo

Hypernyms ("juju" is a kind of...):

charm; good luck charm (something believed to bring good luck)


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