hocus

Meanings

• Noun

  A meaningless word or phrase, used as part of a magic incantation.

  - "The magician waved his wand and uttered the hocus pocus spell."
  - "Children often chant hocus pocus during trick-or-treating."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hocus
pocus , focus , mocus

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Variants

List of all variants of hocus that leads to same result
hocus , hocused , hocuses , hocusing , hocussed , hocusses , hocussing , hocus-pocus , hocus-pocuses , hocus-pocused , hocus-pocusing , hocus-pocussed , hocus-pocussing

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Etymology

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The exact origin of the word hocus pocus is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated from medieval Europe and may have derived from various Latin or Romance languages.

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Trivia

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1. The phrase hocus pocus is often used interchangeably with the term 'hocus-focus', which refers to concentrating intently on a single task.

2. The word hocus pocus is sometimes used to describe a situation that seems confusing or inexplicable.

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Related Concepts

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1. magic: The practice of using supernatural or occult powers to control the natural world or influence events.

2. incantation: A series of words or phrases spoken aloud as part of a ritual or magical practice.

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Culture

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In popular culture, hocus pocus is often used as a synonym for magic or witchcraft. It has been used in various forms of media, including literature, film, and music.

How to Memorize "hocus"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word hocus pocus written out in bold letters. Imagine a magician holding a wand and saying the word as part of a spell.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word hocus pocus with magic and witchcraft. Think of a magician's hat or a cauldron when you see or hear the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hocus Pocus, A Magic Trick' to remember the meaning of the word.

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