shazam
Used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performedUsed to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed.
/ʃəˈzæm/
Meaning
1 sensesUsed to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed.
Origin
Apparently coined by American comic book writer Bill Parker in February 1940, from the firApparently coined by American comic book writer Bill Parker in February 1940, from the first letters of Solomon, Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles and Mercury.
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