Mojo (noun / US Slang, from Austin Powers)
(Also heard as: Got my mojo back, Lost my mojo, Mojo working)
Definition:
Mojo is your charm, confidence or magical spark. If you have your mojo, you feel attractive and on top of things.
Where Mojo Comes From:
It comes from West African and Louisiana Creole traditions, where a “mojo” is a charm bag. It spread through blues and rock music. Austin Powers (1997) made “my mojo” a comic catchphrase when his is stolen.
How People Actually Use Mojo:
Used for confidence or energy: “I’ve lost my mojo” means feeling flat, “got my mojo back” means feeling great again.
Is Mojo Rude?
No. It is a positive, widely used word.
Examples in the Wild:
- “After that holiday I got my mojo back.”Meaning: I feel confident and energised again.
- “The team lost its mojo in the second half.”Meaning: They lost their spark.
- “He’s got serious mojo on stage.”Meaning: He is charismatic on stage.
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