abracadabra

abracadabra Definition

ab·ra·ca·dabra (ab′rə kə dab′rə)

noun

a word supposed to have magic powers, and hence used in incantations, on amulets, etc.
a magic spell or formula
foolish or meaningless talk; gibberish

Etymology: LL, prob. of Balkan orig., but assumed to be < LGr Abraxas, cabalistic name of the almighty God

interjection

used, as by a magician, to signify, or seemingly command, a sudden change or occurrence

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