Hocus Meaning in English
word
Definition
A word often used to refer to trickery, deception, or magical tricks, especially cheap or fake ones. It is most common in expressions about magic shows or things that seem false.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal or playful; found in phrases like 'hocus-pocus' (magic or nonsense). Rarely used alone—most common in 'hocus-pocus.' Can mean something fake, deceptive, or not to be trusted.
Spanish: truco - engañoPortuguese (BR): truque - ilusãoPortuguese (PT): truque - embusteChinese (Simplified): 障眼法 - 诡计Chinese (Traditional): 障眼法 - 詭計Hindi: छल - जादू का खेलArabic: خدعة - سحرBengali: জাদু - প্রতারণাRussian: фокусы - обманJapanese: 手品（てじな） - ごまかしVietnamese: ảo thuật - lừa bịpKorean: 요술 - 속임수Turkish: hokus - aldatmacaUrdu: جادو - فریبIndonesian: sulap - tipu tipu
Example Sentences
The magician used hocus to impress the crowd.
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He thought the product was just hocus and not real science.
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Don’t fall for that hocus at the fair!
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All that diet magic is just marketing hocus.
natural
You can spot hocus a mile away if you pay attention.
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Don’t give me that hocus—tell me the truth.
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