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单词 alakazam
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Definition of alakazam in English:

alakazam

exclamation ˌaləkəˈzam
  • Used as an exclamation imparting supposed magical power, as when performing a trick. Hence in extended use, connoting any sudden transformation or happening.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Sun. Apparently an arbitrary formation, invented to sound like a word in an unspecified foreign language, with the intention of creating an air of exoticism and mystery. In use as a magical exclamation perhaps approximately suggested by abracadabra, although compare discussion below.

Definition of alakazam in US English:

alakazam

exclamationˌaləkəˈzam
  • Used as an exclamation imparting supposed magical power, as when performing a trick. Hence in extended use, connoting any sudden transformation or happening.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Sun. Apparently an arbitrary formation, invented to sound like a word in an unspecified foreign language, with the intention of creating an air of exoticism and mystery. In use as a magical exclamation perhaps approximately suggested by abracadabra, although compare discussion below.

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