hocus-pocus
noun
ho·cus-po·cus
| \ ˌhō-kəs-ˈpō-kəs
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Definition of hocus-pocus
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: sleight of hand
2
: nonsense or sham used especially to cloak deception
hocus-pocus
verb
hocus-pocussed
or hocus-pocused;
hocus-pocussing
or hocus-pocusing
Definition of hocus-pocus (Entry 2 of 2)
: to play tricks on
Synonyms for hocus-pocus
Synonyms: Noun
conjuring, legerdemain, magic, prestidigitation
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hocus-pocus
noun
English Language Learners Definition of hocus-pocus
: language or activity that is meant to trick or confuse people
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