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Meaning ofhocus-pocusin English

hocus-pocus

Definitions

Noun
1. deceptive language; nonsense
  The politician's speech was full of hocus-pocus to confuse the audience.
  Synonyms:
  mumbo-jumbo jargon gibberish doubletalk nonsense claptrap folderol baloney
  Antonyms:
  sense truth fact reality substance
2. a magician's illusionary trick
  The illusionist's hocus-pocus tricks left the crowd amazed and bewildered.
  Synonyms:
  magic illusion trick sleight conjuring prestidigitation legerdemain
  Antonyms:
  reality fact truth actuality authenticity
Interjection
1. a magical phrase for transformation

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