English

Interjection

shazaam

1. Magic word
   • 1968, Michael T. Malloy, The Art of Retirement, page 74

     and before you can say "Shazaam!" he is translated into Sgt. Moffatt of the Laguna Hills security force.

   • 2004, Robert M. Sapolsky, Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, page 125

     Suddenly, you find yourself worrying about the strength of the dollar versus the euro and — shazaam — you switch from parasympathetic to sympathetic far faster than you wanted.

Synonyms

• (magic word): abracadabra, alakazam, hocus-pocus, presto chango, presto, voila