hocuspocus Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ho"cus*po"cus noun

Etymology

Prob. invented by jugglers in imitation of Latin. Cf. Hoax, Hocus .

Definitions

1. A term used by jugglers in pretended incantations.
2. A juggler or trickster. Sir T. Herbert.
3. A juggler's trick; a cheat; nonsense. Hudibras.

Ho"cus*po"cus transitive verb

Definitions

1. To cheat. Colloq. L'Estrange.