Hoodoo
noun
A tall slim rock column formed by weathering.
The park is famous for its dramatic hoodoos.
Often appears as...
- tall hoodoo
- sandstone hoodoo
noun
A religious practice involving magic or witchcraft, primarily used among African Americans in the Southern United States.
She believes in the power of hoodoo to bring good fortune.
Often appears as...
- hoodoo practices
- hoodoo ritual
noun
A run of bad luck, a curse.
The team's decades-long championship drought was often referred to as a hoodoo.
Often appears as...
- break the hoodoo
- end the hoodoo
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To bring bad luck or a curse upon someone.
He believes his rival has hoodooed him, causing his recent string of losses.
Often appears as...
- hoodooed by
- hoodooed into
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A tall slim rock column formed by weathering.
The park is famous for its dramatic hoodoos.
Often appears as...
- tall hoodoo
- sandstone hoodoo
noun
A religious practice involving magic or witchcraft, primarily used among African Americans in the Southern United States.
She believes in the power of hoodoo to bring good fortune.
Often appears as...
- hoodoo practices
- hoodoo ritual
noun
A run of bad luck, a curse.
The team's decades-long championship drought was often referred to as a hoodoo.
Often appears as...
- break the hoodoo
- end the hoodoo
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To bring bad luck or a curse upon someone.
He believes his rival has hoodooed him, causing his recent string of losses.
Often appears as...
- hoodooed by
- hoodooed into
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Geological Term
Used in geology, relates to rock formations often found in desert landscapes.
The Bryce Canyon has the most beautiful collection of hoodoos I have ever seen.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
Evokes images of unique, natural rock sculptures that are tall and thin.
Photographers visit the area specifically to capture the red hoodoos at sunrise.
Pro Tip 3/3Regional Usage
Primarily used in North American contexts, especially where these formations are common.
Our guide in Utah was an expert on the creation of hoodoos.
Pro Tip 1/3Geological Term
Used in geology, relates to rock formations often found in desert landscapes.
The Bryce Canyon has the most beautiful collection of hoodoos I have ever seen.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
Evokes images of unique, natural rock sculptures that are tall and thin.
Photographers visit the area specifically to capture the red hoodoos at sunrise.
Pro Tip 3/3Regional Usage
Primarily used in North American contexts, especially where these formations are common.
Our guide in Utah was an expert on the creation of hoodoos.
Pro Tip 1/3Geological Term
Used in geology, relates to rock formations often found in desert landscapes.
The Bryce Canyon has the most beautiful collection of hoodoos I have ever seen.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
Evokes images of unique, natural rock sculptures that are tall and thin.
Photographers visit the area specifically to capture the red hoodoos at sunrise.
Pro Tip 3/3Regional Usage
Primarily used in North American contexts, especially where these formations are common.
Our guide in Utah was an expert on the creation of hoodoos.
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