Meaning of the word hoodoo in English
What does hoodoo mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hoodoo
US /ˈhuː.duː/
UK /ˈhuː.duː/
Noun
1.
a form of folk magic, especially among African Americans in the southern United States, that combines elements of African, Native American, and European spiritual practices
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She practiced hoodoo to bring good luck.
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The old woman was known for her knowledge of hoodoo spells.
2.
a column or pinnacle of rock, often in fantastic shapes, produced by erosion in an arid region
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The desert landscape was dotted with strange hoodoos.
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We hiked through a canyon filled with towering hoodoos.
Verb
to bring bad luck to; to jinx
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I hope I don't hoodoo our team by wearing this unlucky shirt.
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Some people believe that breaking a mirror can hoodoo you for seven years.