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alakazam en · INTJ

Pronunciation

  • /ˌæl.ə.kəˈzæm/

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”).

Meanings

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

Synonyms

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

Translations (3)

pl alakazam (magic word used in conjuring) · pt alakazam (magic word used in conjuring) · fr alakazam (magic word used in conjuring)