Meaning of the word hocus-pocus in English

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hocus-pocus

US /ˌhoʊ.kəsˈpoʊ.kəs/
UK /ˌhoʊ.kəsˈpoʊ.kəs/

Noun

1.

tricks used to deceive, or words used to hide what is happening or make it not clear:

Example:
So much of what politicians say is just hocus-pocus.
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