alakazam
interjection
ala·ka·zam
variants
or less commonly alacazam
ˌa-lə-kə-ˈzam 
ˌä-
—used as an invocation of magical power or to indicate an instantaneous transformation or appearance that occurs by or as if by magic
He is unlikely to be judged kindly by subway and bus riders if they do not see—alakazam !—quick improvement in fraying service.—
Clyde Haberman, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2009
Clyde Haberman, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2009Dictionary Entries Near alakazam
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“Alakazam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alakazam. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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