Presto Definition

prĕstō

presto

adverb

In fast tempo: when used other than in musical scores, also in roman type.

Webster's New World

So suddenly that magic seems involved; right away.

American Heritage

Suddenly or rapidly.

Webster's New World

noun

A passage or movement to be performed presto.

Webster's New World

(poker slang) A pair of fives as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.

Wiktionary

interjection

Used, as by a magician in a conventional portrayal, to signify, or seemingly command, a sudden change or occurrence.

Webster's New World

Used by magicians when performing a trick; ta-da; voilà.

So I put my hand into the hat and presto! Out comes a rabbit!

Wiktionary

Origin of Presto

Italian from Late Latin praestus quick from Latin praestō at hand ghes- in Indo-European roots

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Italian presto (“quickly").

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