hocus-pocuses

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

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of hocus-pocus
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hocus-pocuses. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hocus-pocuses

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