Associations to the word «Abracadabra»

Wiktionary

ABRACADABRA, noun. A use of the mystical term ‘abracadabra’, supposed to work as part of a healing charm or a magical spell; any spell or incantation making use of the word. [from 16th c.]
ABRACADABRA, noun. Mumbo-jumbo; obscure language or technicalities; jargon. [from 19th c.]
ABRACADABRA, interjection. Used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed. [from 19th c.]

Dictionary definition

ABRACADABRA, noun. Gibberish and nonsense.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke