How to pronounce“abracadabra”in English
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Definitions of “abracadabra”
A use of the mystical term ‘abracadabra’, supposed to work as part of a healing charm or a magical spell; any spell or incantation making use of the word.
“Where is the necessity of this provision in the Constitution? […] Can anyone believe that we, by any amendments of ours, by any of our scribbling on that parchment, by any amulet, any legerdemain—charm—Abrecadabra—of ours can prevent our sons from doing the same thing—that is, from doing as they please, just as we are doing as we please? It is impossible. Who can bind posterity?”
Arcane and obscure language of occult rituals or mystical practices.
“We made no comment but even Sandra herself could see how ridiculous all this abracadabra must sound to a listener.”
Used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed.
“Next, the conjuror filled a glass with water from a big jug and then covered the tumbler with a cloth. "Abracadabra," he cried and crumpled the cloth.”