# alakazam

> English word · Interjection · IPA /ˌæl.ə.kəˈzæm/ · frequency rank #94,505

## Definitions
1. A magic word used in conjuring; presto, shazaam.

## Etymology
Unknown, with various theories ranging from spontaneous usage as a nonsense chant, to less likely sources from Arabic, Latin, and Hindi.
Some etymologists suggest an origin from Arabic القَسَم (al-qasam, “the oath”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/alakazam