shazam
2 synonyms for shazam, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Interjection — Said to announce that a magic trick or sudden transformation has just happened.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use shazam
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
shazam a song
say shazam
Etymology
Coined in 1940 by comic writer Bill Parker as an acronym built from six mythical strongmen: Solomon, Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles, and Mercury.
Full origin of shazam →Frequently asked questions
What does “shazam” mean?
The word “shazam” means said to announce that a magic trick or sudden transformation has just happened. In plain terms, a magic word for "and suddenly it happened" — later borrowed as the name of a song-identifying app, which then became a verb.
How do you pronounce “shazam”?
“Shazam” is pronounced shuh-ZAM (/ʃəˈzæm/ in IPA).
How do you use “shazam” in a sentence?
Here is “shazam” used in a sentence: “He waved his hand over the hat and shouted, "Shazam!" as the rabbit appeared.”
What part of speech is “shazam”?
Depending on how it is used, “shazam” can be an interjection and a verb.
Where does the word “shazam” come from?
The word “shazam” dates back to around 1940. Coined in 1940 by comic writer Bill Parker as an acronym built from six mythical strongmen: Solomon, Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles, and Mercury.
How many meanings does “shazam” have?
“Shazam” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: said to announce that a magic trick or sudden transformation has just happened.
