alakazam
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alakazam
- /ˌæl.ə.kəˈzæm/
Where it comes from
Unknown, with various theories ranging from spontaneous usage as a nonsense chant, to less likely sources from Arabic, Latin, and Hindi.
Some etymologists suggest an origin from Arabic القَسَم (al-qasam, “the oath”).
interjection
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A magic word used in conjuring; presto, shazaam.
Similar: hocus-pocus, kazaam, abracadabra, alakazam, hey pass, hey presto, presto, presto chango, shablam, shazam
Translations
Talk about this word "alakazam." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/alakazam. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. alakazam. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/alakazam "alakazam." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/alakazam.Cite this
@misc{alakazam_2026,
title = {alakazam},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/alakazam},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
