"presto change-o" meaning in English

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Interjection

Head templates: {{en-interj|head=presto change-o}} presto change-o
  1. (informal) Alternative form of presto chango Tags: alt-of, alternative, informal Alternative form of: presto chango Categories (topical): Magic words

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