Shazaam

Origin

Full definition of shazaam

Interjection

1. Magic word
• 1968, Michael T. Malloy, The Art of Retirement, page 74and 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 125Suddenly, 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