Where does “mumbo jumbo” come from?
mumbo jumbo (English) comes from Mandinka maamajomboo — mask; masked dancer.
mumbo jumbo (English): A deity or other supernatural being said to have...
Definitions
- A deity or other supernatural being said to have...
Ancestry of “mumbo jumbo”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mandinka | maamajomboo | mask; masked dancer |