Meanings
Origin
From magic + sugar, due to it being a potent, inexpensive, and calorie-free sweetener that provides a strong sweetening effect, making it an appealing substitute for regular sugar, especially for street food vendors selling sweet drinks and pastries.
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APA
magic sugar. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/magic%20sugar
MLA
“magic sugar.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/magic%20sugar. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “magic sugar,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/magic%20sugar.
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