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Street Slang
gris-gris
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A voodoo charm to ward off evil — or wish it on someone.
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A voodoo amulet — usually a small cloth bag of herbs, stones, bones or written prayers — worn or hidden to protect the bearer, attract luck, or hex an enemy.
“She swears the gris-gris under her pillow is why the divorce went her way.”
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gris-gris In A Sentence
She swears the gris-gris under her pillow is why the divorce went her way.
Origin & Usage
West African origin (likely Mande), carried to Louisiana via the slave trade and folded into New Orleans Voodoo. Dr. John named his 1968 debut album Gris-Gris and locked the word into hippie/rock vocabulary.
People Also Ask
What does gris-gris mean?
A gris-gris is a voodoo charm or amulet used to ward off evil — or, conversely, to wish bad luck onto someone.
How do you use gris-gris in a sentence?
You might say, "She carries a gris-gris for protection," meaning she keeps a charm to keep evil away.
Where does gris-gris come from?
The term has West African roots and is strongly associated with New Orleans voodoo culture.
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