English Explanatory Dictionary

shazam

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed.
verb
  1. To identify the artist or the name of a song using the Shazam application.

Pronunciation

/ʃəˈzæm/

Word forms

shazam shazaam shazams shazamming shazammed

Etymology

Apparently coined by American comic book writer Bill Parker in February 1940, from the first letters of Solomon, Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles and Mercury.

Synonyms

abracadabra alakazam hocus-pocus presto chango presto voila ta-da hey pass hey presto kazaam shazam
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