noun
General Slang
maljo
MAL-jo · noun · informal
The evil eye; misfortune from envious looks.
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Definitions
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A curse or bad luck believed to be caused by someone's envious or admiring gaze. Also maljeaux.
“Put a jumbie bead on the baby to keep off maljo.”
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maljo In A Sentence
Put a jumbie bead on the baby to keep off maljo.
Origin & Usage
Trinidadian, from French 'mal yeux' (bad eyes).
Variants
maljeaux
People Also Ask
What is maljo?
Maljo is the Caribbean evil eye, misfortune or illness believed to be caused by someone's envious or overly admiring gaze.
Where does the word maljo come from?
It comes from the French 'mal yeux', meaning 'bad eyes'.
How do people protect against maljo?
Traditional protections include wearing a jumbie bead or other charm, especially on babies and young children.
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