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Synonyms of hey presto

21 similar words

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

Synonyms and similar words for hey presto

interjectionUsed by stage magicians, when performing a magic trick.

  • abracadabraUsed to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed.
  • alakazamA magic word used in conjuring; presto, shazaam.
  • hey passA conjurer's exclamation on performing a magic trick; hey presto.
  • 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.

interjectionIndicates a sudden desirable conclusion or change, as if by magic.

  • ta-daUsed to present something intended to be surprising, impressive, or pleasing.
  • voilàLo, there it is; ta-da; presto; behold!
  • behold
  • ecceAn interjection used to draw attention to something or someone; behold!
  • hark
  • lookPay attention.
  • lookeeOne who is looked at.
  • lookie
  • lookit
  • lookyLook.
  • seeIntroducing an explanation.
  • lo archaicLook, see, behold (in an imperative sense).

Meaning of hey presto

  1. interjection Used by stage magicians, when performing a magic trick.
  2. interjection Indicates a sudden desirable conclusion or change, as if by magic.

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Questions about synonyms of hey presto

What is another word for hey presto?
Hey presto has 21 synonyms on Word.ws, such as shazam, presto, hocus-pocus, abracadabra, alakazam and kazaam.
What does hey presto mean?
Hey presto means used by stage magicians, when performing a magic trick.

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