Hoodooed: meaning, definitions and examples
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hoodooed
[ hสหduหษd ]
magical practices
Hoodooed refers to the act of using hoodoo, a form of traditional African American folk magic. This practice may involve various rituals, spells, or charms aimed at influencing events or people's lives. Hoodooed can imply the application of supernatural means to achieve a desired outcome, often rooted in cultural beliefs and traditions. Typically, hoodooed may be associated with protective rituals, love spells, or curses.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She hoodooed him to make him fall in love.
- They believed their home was hoodooed against bad luck.
- He hoodooed the community to ensure good harvests.
Translations
Translations of the word "hoodooed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น hoodooed
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเฅเคกเฅเคเคก
๐ฉ๐ช hoodooed
๐ฎ๐ฉ hoodooed
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะดััะด
๐ต๐ฑ hoodooed
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใใฅใผใคใใ
๐ซ๐ท hoodooed
๐ช๐ธ hoodooed
๐น๐ท hoodooed
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋์ด๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุฏูุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ hoodooed
๐ธ๐ฐ hoodooed
๐จ๐ณ ่กๆๅพท
๐ธ๐ฎ hoodooed
๐ฎ๐ธ hoodooed
๐ฐ๐ฟ ั ัะดัะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แฐแฃแแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hudud
๐ฒ๐ฝ hoodooed
Etymology
The term 'hoodoo' has its origins in African spiritual practices brought to America by enslaved Africans. It combines elements of African, Native American, and European folk magic. The term itself is thought to be derived from the West African word 'hudu', which refers to magic or a magical object. As African Americans developed their unique cultural identity in the face of oppression, hoodoo emerged as a system of spiritual and practical knowledge meant to address everyday problems. Over time, the practices and beliefs surrounding hoodoo have evolved, influencing various aspects of American folk culture. The word 'hoodooed' is a vernacular adaptation that captures the essence of invoking these traditional spiritual practices for specific purposes.