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ho·cus-po·cus
[hoh-kuhs-poh-kuhs] noun, verb, ho·cus-po·cused, ho·cus-po·cus·ing or (especially British) ho·cus-po·cussed, ho·cus-po·cus·sing. noun
1.
a meaningless chant or expression used in conjuring or incantation.
2.
a juggler's trick; sleight of hand.
3.
trickery; deception.
4.
unnecessarily mysterious or elaborate activity or talk to cover up a deception, magnify a simple purpose, etc.
verb (used with object)
5.
to play tricks on or with.
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Hocus pocus
is always a great word to know.
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| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
verb (used without object)
6.
to perform tricks; practice trickery or deception.
Origin:
1615–25; pseudo-Latin rhyming formula used by jugglers and magicians
1615–25; pseudo-Latin rhyming formula used by jugglers and magicians
Synonyms
3. deceit, dishonesty, hanky-panky, double-dealing.
3. deceit, dishonesty, hanky-panky, double-dealing.
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