Hoodoo Definition & Meaning

hoodoo
noun
  1. (geology) a column of weathered and unusually shaped rock; "a tall sandstone hoodoo"
  2. a practitioner of voodoo
  3. a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers
  4. something believed to bring bad luck
verb
  1. bring bad luck; be a source of misfortune

"Hoodoo" in song lyrics

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  • "This pimp voodoo, pick her up in my hoodoo"
    Jay Tee f/ Frost, South Park Mexican — Pepe LePew
  • "voodoo hoodoo"
    AOL — AOL
  • "World Cup 2014: Top five reasons why Colombia can overcome Brazil hoodoo"
    IBN Live — IBN Live

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