gris-gris

A gris-gris is used in Voodoo as an amulet or talisman that supposedly brings good luck or keeps bad luck away.

Wear this gris-gris to bring you good luck and keeps away the bad.

by Angel of the Morning March 2, 2020

gris-gris

A voodoo term, referring to a powerful spell.

My ex-wife put the gris-gris on my love life; I can't seem to get a date.

by Geek Girl September 29, 2004

gris-gris

a voodoo curse. The term gris-gris is most often used by Cajuns.

I stole $5 from that old woman and she had a gris-gris put on me!

by Madeline Trubeau January 26, 2005

gris-gris

a spell or hex put upon someone.

He put the gris-gris on me! I'm doomed!

by xglass_heartx January 15, 2005

gri-gri

Also spelled Gris Gris - A False and/or sometimes idiosyncratic or ridiculous belief that lay in someone's blind spot. An Irrational view which is inconsistent with their general outlook.

The term originally comes from an African Charm that is worn to ward off evil and even as contraception and was mentioned on Penn and Tellers show called Bullshit as being in common usage among their staff.

Usage:
"That dude is pretty reasonable mostly, but he totally believes in astrology."
"Yep, Everyone's got a gri-gri. "

by Captain Storm September 24, 2013