voodoo
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈvuːduː/
voodoo means: A group of religions, especially in Haiti and Louisiana, with African roots and beliefs about spirits.
noun
A group of religions, especially in Haiti and Louisiana, with African roots and beliefs about spirits.
- She studies voodoo in Haiti.
- The museum explains the history of Louisiana voodoo.
- Music and dance play a role in many voodoo ceremonies.
Magic or a mysterious power believed to cause things to happen.
- He thought some voodoo had made him win.
- What voodoo keeps that old engine running?
- She joked that her lucky charm worked through voodoo.
verb
To put a magic spell on someone or something using this religious tradition.
- He claimed someone had voodooed him.
- The character threatens to voodoo his enemy.
- She feared that the stranger would voodoo her house.
Questions about voodoo
What does voodoo mean?
A group of religions, especially in Haiti and Louisiana, with African roots and beliefs about spirits.
What is voodoo in other languages?
Türkçe: vudu · Español: vudú · Français: vaudou · Deutsch: Voodoo · Italiano: vudù · 日本語: ブードゥー教
How do you pronounce voodoo?
It is pronounced /ˈvuːduː/.
How do you use voodoo in a sentence?
She studies voodoo in Haiti. The museum explains the history of Louisiana voodoo.
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