voodoo
noun
[ ˈvuːduː ]
• a religion practised in parts of the Caribbean and the southern US, combining elements of Roman Catholic ritual with traditional African magical and religious rites, and characterized by sorcery and spirit possession.
• "they can use voodoo to help people"
voodoo
verb
• affect (someone) by the practice of voodoo.
• "someone had voodooed her"
Origin:
early 19th century: from Louisiana French, from Kwa vodũ .
