Abracadabra in English dictionary

  • abracadabra

    Meanings and definitions of "Abracadabra"

    • Used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed.
    • A mystical word or collocation of letters from kabbalism.
    • Complicated technicalities, jargon that one does not understand much if at all.
    • interjection
      Used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed. [from 19th c.]
    • noun
      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.]
    • noun
      Mumbo-jumbo; obscure language or technicalities; jargon. [from 19th c.]
    • used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed
    • noun
      a mystical word or expression used in incantations, on amulets, etc., as a magical means of warding off misfortune, harm, or illness.
      The word Abracadabra may derive from an Aramaic phrase meaning "I create as I speak."
    • noun
      gibberish and nonsense

    Synonyms of "Abracadabra" in English dictionary

    gibber, gibberish are the top synonyms of "Abracadabra" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of Abracadabra

    • abracadabra!
    • abracadabra ( uncountable)
    • abracadabra (plural abracadabras)
  • ABRACADABRA
  • Abracadabra

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