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Definitions

hoodoo

[hoo-doo] / ˈhu du /
NOUN
African American folk magic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
magic sorcery witchcraft worldview
STRONG
conjure
WEAK
religion voodoo
VERB
jinx
Synonyms
STRONG
bedevil bewitch charm condemn curse damn enchant hex
WEAK
cast a spell on give the evil eye

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Winger Corey Toole is confident the ACT Brumbies have what it takes to snap a 26-year hoodoo against the Canterbury Crusaders in Christchurch, drawing inspiration from their drought-breaking victory in Auckland last year.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

South Africa could be a threat having broken their hoodoo with the Test Championship win.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Steve Harmison, a former Ashes-winning fast bowler for England, believes Root is on course to end his hoodoo.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

Needless to say, the Scots will need to raise their level to have any hope of ending that 27-year hoodoo, so how does Clarke rouse his team for a seismic camp?

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

I must be the only one free of your hoodoo bad luck.”

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool