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Abracadabra

usgb/ˌæbrəkəˈdæbrə/Volume
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Magic AssociationPlay
Usually said by magicians, reflects the mysterious and fun side of magic. SlideThe children were excited when the magician whispered 'abracadabra' and pulled a coin from behind their ears.
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Not SeriousPlay
Abracadabra is not used in serious contexts and is viewed as playful or humorous. SlideTrying to fix the TV, he jokingly said 'abracadabra', hoping it would start working.
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Pop CulturePlay
Recognizable in pop culture, it's associated with magic in movies, shows, and books. SlideIn the cartoon, the wizard's catchphrase was 'abracadabra', right before casting a spell.