mojo
That ineffable it-factor
Mojo is a person's magic charm, talent, or sexual appeal—an ineffable quality that brings success or power.
The word entered mainstream English from African American folk magic traditions, where a mojo was a charm or spell.
Now it's usually about personal magnetism or effectiveness: He's lost his mojo, She got her mojo back.
In Austin Powers films, mojo became synonymous with masculine swagger and sex appeal.
Worn protective token
- charmAttractive personal quality
- jujuMagical West African charm
- fetishIrrational devotion to something
- talismanMagical protective charm
hoodoo · hex · spell · curse · blessing · protection · luck · totem
Confident, boastful manner
- magnetismForce between poles
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
- presenceState of being somewhere
- auraPerceived emanation surrounding someone
confidence · charm · panache · flair · style · coolness · mystique · self-assurance
Power to do work
- vigorActive physical strength
- powerEnergy transfer rate
- driveOperate a vehicle
- zestKeen enjoyment or peel
dynamism · verve · liveliness · potency · strength · force · stamina · exuberance
Inborn aptitude
- touchPerceiving through physical contact
- knackInnate ease at something
- giftItem given freely
- masteryComplete skill or control
prowess · magic · genius · ability · technique · craft · expertise · finesse
Non-professionals reporting news
- field reportingNews coverage from locations
- one-man bandSingle performer, many instruments
- digital storytellingNarratives conveyed through electronic media
amulet
Worn protective token
- charmAttractive personal quality
- jujuMagical West African charm
- fetishIrrational devotion to something
talisman · hoodoo · hex · spell · curse · blessing · protection · luck · totem · medicine bag
swagger
Confident, boastful manner
aura · confidence · charm · panache · flair · style · coolness · mystique · self-assurance · bravado
energy
Power to do work
zest · dynamism · verve · liveliness · potency · strength · force · stamina · exuberance · vivacity
talent
Inborn aptitude
mastery · prowess · magic · genius · ability · technique · craft · expertise · finesse · command
citizen journalism
Non-professionals reporting news
- field reportingNews coverage from locations
- one-man bandSingle performer, many instruments
- digital storytellingNarratives conveyed through electronic media
- comida hispanicatacos, paella, tortilla, empanadas, frijoles
- marinadesteriyaki, bulgogi, chimichurri, tandoori, tikka
- Reduplicativesbye-bye, mama, papa, haha, yo-yo
- saucesgravy, ketchup, mustard, barbecue sauce, BBQ sauce
- energizerscoffee, caffeine, energy drinks, energy drink, espresso
- folk magicspell, spells, hex, hexes, curse
mojofunk
Depression or groove music
slump · rut · block · losing streak · malaise
mojoimpotence
Lack of strength or power
frigidity · repulsiveness · unattractiveness · awkwardness · creepiness