abracadabra

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim 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.

   “With a quiet bank holiday afternoon to fill, the Mill yesterday dug out the old magic kit, brushed the cobwebs off its top hat and practiced a few abracadabras.”

2. isim 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.”

3. isim Mumbo jumbo; obscure language or technicalities; jargon.

   “I don’t know all the theoretical abracadabra about how it works, I’m only its pilot.”

4. ünlem 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.”