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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 juju
2. a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers
Familiarity information: JUJU used as a noun is rare.
Dictionary entry details
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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