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mojo

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˈmoʊdʒoʊ// UK //mˈəʊdʒəʊ// mo·jo Informal Slang

n. the special power, confidence, or energy that makes you successful and attractive to others. If you lose it, you might feel like you have lost your 'magic' touch.

n. a quality that attracts good fortune or success, often manifesting as personal charisma or creative energy. Frequently used in the context of losing or regaining one's confidence or effectiveness.


SIMPLE

He finally got his mojo back after a long holiday.

CONTEXTUAL

The team lost its mojo after their star player was injured, failing to win a single game for a month.

COMPLEX

The director's latest film suggests he has rediscovered his creative mojo, blending sharp social commentary with the visual flair that defined his early career.

Usage

Commonly appears in the phrases 'to lose one's mojo' or 'to get one's mojo back'.

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