Meaning Of The Word Hocus-pocus

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hocus-pocus
uncountable noun: If you describe something as hocus-pocus, you disapprove of it because you think it is false and intended to trick or deceive people.

hocus-pocus in American English
meaningless words used as a formula by conjurers
to trick; dupe
intransitive verb: to perform tricks; practice trickery or deception
noun: a meaningless chant or expression used in conjuring or incantation
transitive verb: to play tricks on or with

hocus-pocus in British English
noun: trickery or chicanery

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