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Simsalabim — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • abracadabra noun A magic word traditionally chanted as part of a spell or charm.

Senses

Simsalabim is used for these senses in English:

  • abracadabra A use of the mystical term ‘abracadabra’, supposed to work as part of a healing charm or a magical spell; any spell or incantation making use of the word. [from 16th c.]
  • hocus-pocus A phrase used (by a stage magician, etc.) as a magical incantation to bring about some change: abracadabra, hey presto.

abracadabra — full definition

  1. noun A magic word traditionally chanted as part of a spell or charm.
  2. noun Confusing, jargon-heavy talk that sounds like nonsense to an outsider.
  3. intj Said dramatically to mark the moment a magic trick is complete.

Related German words