abracadabra
Abracadabra (noun) means a magic word traditionally chanted as part of a spell or charm. Example: “The old charm was said to work only if you whispered abracadabra three times.”
How to Use Abracadabra
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe classic magic word used in spells and stage magic — and, by extension, a name for confusing jargon.
Word Forms
abracadabras plural
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The old charm was said to work only if you whispered _____ three times.
Etymology
Borrowed straight from Late Latin abracadabra, a word whose earlier origins are murky, historically believed to carry protective magical power when written or spoken.
Rhymes for abracadabra
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What does “abracadabra” mean?
The word “abracadabra” means a magic word traditionally chanted as part of a spell or charm. In plain terms, the classic magic word used in spells and stage magic — and, by extension, a name for confusing jargon.
How do you pronounce “abracadabra”?
“Abracadabra” is pronounced ab-ruh-kuh-DAB-ruh (/ˌæbɹəkəˈdæbɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “abracadabra” in a sentence?
Here is “abracadabra” used in a sentence: “The old charm was said to work only if you whispered abracadabra three times.”
What part of speech is “abracadabra”?
Depending on how it is used, “abracadabra” can be a noun and an intj.
Where does the word “abracadabra” come from?
The word “abracadabra” comes from Late Latin. Borrowed straight from Late Latin abracadabra, a word whose earlier origins are murky, historically believed to carry protective magical power when written or spoken.
How many meanings does “abracadabra” have?
“Abracadabra” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a magic word traditionally chanted as part of a spell or charm.
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