hocus pocus

A form of hocus-pocus — A phrase used (by a stage magician, etc.) as a magical incantation to bring about some change: abracadabra, hey presto.

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Meanings

interjection
  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of hocus-pocus.
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APA

hocus pocus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hocus%20pocus

MLA

“hocus pocus.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hocus%20pocus. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hocus pocus,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hocus%20pocus.

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