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
- 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)