grigri
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An object from West Africa worn to protect against harm or bring good luck
- noun
- /ˈɡriːɡri/
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grigri
- His grandmother gave him a grigri when he moved away, saying it would keep him safe.
Examples
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The grigri work?
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He carried a grigri around his neck, believing it would protect him from misfortune.
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In the market, she bought a grigri made of colorful beads, hoping it would bring her luck.
Synonyms
good luck charm
vsgrigri
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A small thing people keep because they believe it brings good luck
is a culturally specific West African amulet rather than a general lucky object
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A small object worn to protect someone or bring good luck
is specific to West African origin rather than wider regional use
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A small object people wear for protection or good luck
is a different spelling for the same West African amulet
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Etymology
The word grigri likely comes from West Africa and was also used in French as gris-gris. A grigri is a small object people keep or wear because they believe it will 'protect' them or bring 'good luck', so you can remember it as a personal 'charm'.