Voodoo Definition
vo͝odo͝o
voodoos
noun
voodoos
A religion of the West Indies, esp. Haiti, based on beliefs and practices of African and Roman Catholic origin, and noted for its interest in sorcery, charms, and fetishes.
Webster's New World
A person who practices voodoo.
Webster's New World
A voodoo charm, fetish, curse, etc.
Webster's New World
Deceptive or delusive nonsense.
American Heritage
verb
voodoos
To place under the influence of a spell or curse; bewitch.
American Heritage
To affect by voodoo magic.
Webster's New World
adjective
Of or relating to the beliefs or practices of voodoo.
American Heritage
Of voodoos or voodooism.
Webster's New World
Based on unrealistic or delusive assumptions.
Voodoo economics.
American Heritage
Claimed or reputed to provide an ingenious or seemingly magical solution to a problem, but in reality of little value, effectiveness, etc.
Voodoo economics, voodoo diet plans.
Webster's New World
Origin of Voodoo
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From Louisiana French voudou, from Haitian Creole vodou, from West African, such as Ewe (Dahomey and Togo) vódũ ‘deity, idol’, Fon vodū ‘fetish’, vodun, Kwa vodũ.
From Wiktionary
Louisiana French voudou from Ewe vodu Fon vodun
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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