Juju
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Definition
Juju is a fetish or charm believed to possess magical or supernatural powers. The word can also refer to the power attributed to such an object.
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What does juju mean?
Juju refers to a fetish or charm believed by West Africans to have magical or supernatural powers. The word can also describe the magical or supernatural power associated with the charm itself.
How juju is used
As a noun, juju can name either the object—a charm or fetish—or the power believed to come from it. In this sense, it refers to a belief in protective or supernatural influence rather than to a sexual or relationship term.