DictionarymojoMagic charm
noun

mojo

MOH-joh/ˈməʊdʒəʊ/

A power believed to bring successful outcomes.

His mojo helps him charm his amused companion.

An older man exudes relaxed confidence and personal charm while telling an animated story to an amused younger companion.
Etymology

Mojo originally meant “magic,” connecting its modern personal charm or confidence with seemingly magical power. Its origin is probably Creole, but no secure ancestor is identified.

In context

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roles for human beings that span functions. That is the new magic mojo. When I find someone who is a developer. Who understands infrastructure they've got mojo.
Chad Sakac, EMC | VMworld 2016

More examples

  • He credits his winning streak to the mojo of his lucky hat.
  • The team hopes to get its mojo back before the playoffs.
  • The singer loses her mojo whenever she doubts herself.

Forms

mojo

Similar words

magic
Covers supernatural powers generally, not just those bringing success.
luck
Emphasizes chance outcomes rather than a power someone possesses.