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View usage for: (æbrəkədæbrə) exclamationAbracadabra is a word that someone says when they are performing a magic trick in order to make the magic happen. More Synonyms of abracadabra abracadabra in British English (ˌæbrəkəˈdæbrə) exclamation1. a spoken formula, used esp by conjurors noun2. a word used in incantations, etc, considered to possess magic powers Word origin C17: from Latin: magical word used in certain Gnostic writings, perhaps related toGreek Abraxas; see abraxasabracadabra in American English (ˌæbrəkəˈdæbrə) noun1. a word supposed to have magic powers, and hence used in incantations, on amulets, etc. 2. a magic spell or formula 3. foolish or meaningless talk; gibberish interjection4. used, as by a magician, to signify, or seemingly command, a sudden change or occurrence Word origin LL, prob. of Balkan orig., but assumed to be < LGr Abraxas, cabalistic name of the almighty God Examples of 'abracadabra' in a sentenceabracadabra Definition a word used in magic spells, which is supposed to possess magic powers Justice here represents nothing more than magical abracadabra. Synonyms chant voodoo invocation hocus-pocus conjuration makutu (New Zealand) Additional synonymsDefinition a magic spell They cross their fingers and spit over their shoulders as a charm against the evil eye. Synonyms spell, magic, enchantment, sorcery, makutu (New Zealand) Definition something said or done in order to confuse or trick someone Synonyms mumbo jumbo, Greek (informal), nonsense, malarkey, jargon, cant, gibberish, gobbledegook (informal), hokum (slang, US, Canadian), rigmarole, abracadabraDefinition a magic spell huddled shapes whispering strange incantations Synonyms chant, spell, charm, formula, invocation, hex (US, Canadian, informal), abracadabra, conjuration Nearby words ofabracadabra - above par
- above suspicion
- above yourself
- abracadabra
- abrade
- abrasion
- abrasive
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