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").

    From Wiktionary

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