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hoodoo Definition

☆ hoo·doo (ho̵̅o̅′do̵̅o̅′)

noun pl. -·doos′

  1. voodoo
  2. Informal
    1. a person or thing that causes bad luck
    2. bad luck
  3. a natural rock formation of fantastic shape, esp. as found in the W U.S.

Etymology: var. of voodoo

transitive verb

to cast a spell on or otherwise bring bad luck to

hoodoo Related Forms
hoo′·doo·ism′ noun
hoodoo Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • end: Read the rest... Harte spots chance to end hoodoo - Phil Shaw Copy from The Independent of 24/01/2001.

Modifies a noun

  • practice: The psalms became a key component of hoodoo practice mostly due to the popularity of the text Secrets of the Psalms by Godrey Selig.
  • worker: The role of hoodoo worker, as I interpret and try to aspire to, is a profession.
  • candle: Hoodoo candles are available in many different shapes and sizes.

Noun used with modifier

  • penalty: And where better than Germany to end England's penalty hoodoo?

Browse dictionary entries near hoodoo

  1. ‹ hoodlum
  2. ‹ hooded seal
  3. ‹ hooded crow
  4. ‹ hooded
  5. ‹ -hood
  6. ‹ hood
  7. ‹ hoochie-coochie
  8. ‹ hooch
  9. ‹ hoo-ha
  10. ‹ Honshu
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  2. hooey ›
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  4. hoof-and-mouth disease ›
  5. hoofbeat ›
  6. hoofbound ›
  7. hoofed ›
  8. hoofer ›
  9. Hoogh ›
  10. Hooghly ›