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Synonyms of abracadabra

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Another word for abracadabra is shazam. Other synonyms of abracadabra are presto, hocus-pocus, alakazam and kazaam.

Synonyms and similar words for abracadabra

interjectionUsed to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed.

  • alakazamA magic word used in conjuring; presto, shazaam.
  • hey prestoUsed by stage magicians, when performing a magic trick.
  • hocus-pocusA phrase used (by a stage magician, etc.) as a magical incantation to bring about some change: abracadabra, hey presto.
  • kazaamUsed to show that something appears by magic.
  • prestoUsed by magicians when performing a trick; ta-da; voilà.
  • presto changoIndicates the suddenness of a change or transformation, as a magic trick in which one object appears to be suddenly...
  • shablamSynonym of kazaam.
  • shazamUsed to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed.
  • hey pass obsoleteA conjurer's exclamation on performing a magic trick; hey presto.

Meaning of abracadabra

  1. noun A use of the mystical term ‘abracadabra’, supposed to work as part of a healing charm or a magical spell; any spell or incantation making use of the word.
  2. noun Arcane and obscure language of occult rituals or mystical practices.
  3. noun Mumbo jumbo; obscure language or technicalities; jargon.

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Questions about synonyms of abracadabra

What is another word for abracadabra?
Abracadabra has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as shazam, presto, hocus-pocus, alakazam and kazaam.
What does abracadabra mean?
Abracadabra means a use of the mystical term ‘abracadabra’, supposed to work as part of a healing charm or a magical spell; any spell or incantation making use of the word.

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