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    ab·ra·ca·dab·ra
    /ˌabrəkəˈdabrə/

    exclamation

    • 1. a word said by magicians when performing a magic trick.

    noun

    • 1. language, typically in the form of gibberish, used to give the impression of arcane knowledge or power: informal "I get so fed up with all the mumbo jumbo and abracadabra"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › abracadabraAbracadabra Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of ABRACADABRA is a magical charm or incantation. a magical charm or incantation; unintelligible language… See the full definition. Games & Quizzes; Games ... 1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1. Time Traveler. The first known use of abracadabra was in 1565. See more words from the same ...

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishABRACADABRA | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ABRACADABRA definition: 1. said by someone who is performing a magic trick, in order to help perform it successfully 2…. Learn more.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AbracadabraAbracadabra - Wikipedia

    Abracadabra is a magic word, historically used as an apotropaic incantation on amulets and common today in stage magic. It is of unknown origin. Etymology. Abracadabra is of unknown origin, but according to the Oxford English Dictionary, its first known ...

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › abracadabraAbracadabra - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    abracadabra: 1 n gibberish and nonsense Type of: gibber , gibberish unintelligible talking

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › abracadabraABRACADABRA Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Abracadabra definition: a mystical word or expression used in incantations, on amulets, etc., as a magical means of warding off misfortune, harm, or illness.. See examples of ABRACADABRA used in a sentence.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishabracadabra exclamation - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of abracadabra exclamation in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary with meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.oed.com › dictionary › abracadabra_nabracadabra, n. & int. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

    abracadabra, n. & int. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

  9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishABRACADABRA definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    3 meanings: 1. a spoken formula, used esp by conjurors 2. a word used in incantations, etc, considered to possess magic powers.... Click for more definitions.

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › abracadabraAbracadabra - definition of abracadabra by The Free Dictionary

    Define abracadabra. abracadabra synonyms, abracadabra pronunciation, abracadabra translation, English dictionary definition of abracadabra. abracadabra n. 1. A magical charm or incantation having the power to ward off disease or disaster. 2. Foolish or unintelligible talk. interj.

  11. www.yourdictionary.com › abracadabraAbracadabra Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Abracadabra definition: A magical charm or incantation having the power to ward off disease or disaster.