Alakazam

//ˌæl.ə.kəˈzæm// intj

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Definitions

Intj
  1. 1
    A magic word used in conjuring; presto, shazaam.

Etymology

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”).

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