Meaning of the word abracadabra in English
What does abracadabra mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
abracadabra
US /ˌæb.rə.kəˈdæb.rə/
UK /ˌæb.rə.kəˈdæb.rə/
Exclamation
1.
a word said by magicians when performing a trick, or used to suggest that something happens in a magical or inexplicable way
Example:
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With a wave of his wand and a shout of "Abracadabra!" the magician made the rabbit disappear.
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Just say "abracadabra" and the problem will magically disappear, right?
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Noun
1.
meaningless talk or jargon; gibberish
Example:
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His explanation was pure abracadabra; I couldn't understand a word.
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The technical manual was full of abracadabra for the average user.
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