English Explanatory Dictionary

alakazam

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. A magic word used in conjuring; presto, shazaam.

Pronunciation

/ˌæl.ə.kəˈzæm/

Word forms

alakazam

Etymology

Unknown, with various theories ranging from spontaneous usage as a nonsense chant, to less likely sources from Arabic, Latin, and Hindi. Some etymologists suggest an origin from Arabic القَسَم (al-qasam, “the oath”).

Synonyms

hocus-pocus kazaam abracadabra alakazam hey pass hey presto presto presto chango shazam
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