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hocus-pocus artinya

simsalabim

/ˌhəʊkəs ˈpəʊkəs/US/ˌhoʊkəs ˈpoʊkəs/

hocus-pocus in Indonesian: simsalabim. In English, hocus-pocus means a phrase used (by a stage magician, etc.) as a magical incantation to bring about some change: abracadabra, hey presto.

Indonesian words for hocus-pocus

phrase used as a magical incantation
simsalabim

English meaning of hocus-pocus

  1. interjection A phrase used (by a stage magician, etc.) as a magical incantation to bring about some change: abracadabra, hey presto.
  2. noun Some ineffectual action or speech, especially if intended to divert attention; nonsense.
  3. noun Religious or supernatural phenomena one holds to be nonsense or mere trickery; superstitious mumbo-jumbo.
  4. noun Some action carried out to bring about change as if by magic; a trick; sleight of hand, trickery.

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Questions about hocus-pocus in Indonesian

What is the meaning of hocus-pocus in Indonesian?
Hocus-pocus in Indonesian is simsalabim.
Apa arti hocus-pocus?
Hocus-pocus: simsalabim.
What does hocus-pocus mean in English?
Hocus-pocus means a phrase used (by a stage magician, etc.) as a magical incantation to bring about some change: abracadabra, hey presto.

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