"shazaam" meaning in English

See shazaam in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

Head templates: {{en-interj}} shazaam
  1. Alternative spelling of shazam Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: shazam Categories (topical): Magic words Synonyms: abracadabra, alakazam, hocus-pocus, presto chango, presto, voila, ta-da

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