Définition de « hocus-pocus » en Anglais

interjection

1. A phrase used (by a stage magician, etc.) as a magical incantation to bring about some change: abracadabra, hey presto.

noun

1. (uncountable) Some ineffectual action or speech, especially if intended to divert attention; nonsense.

2. (uncountable, derogatory) Religious or supernatural phenomena one holds to be nonsense or mere trickery; superstitious mumbo-jumbo.

3. (countable, uncountable, chiefly US, also attributively) Some action carried out to bring about change as if by magic; a trick; sleight of hand, trickery.

4. (countable, obsolete) A conjurer.

5. (countable, obsolete) A conjurer's trick.

verb

1. (ambitransitive, colloquial, dated) To play tricks or practise sleight of hand (on someone); (by extension) to cheat, to deceive.