juju

/ˈd͡ʒuːd͡ʒu/noun
High SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

A fetish or charm believed by West Africans to have magical or supernatural powers.

2

The magical or supernatural power of such a charm.

3

The (usually negative) karmic consequences of an action or behavior.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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