Word: Hocus-pocus (N)
Noun (N):
- Pronunciation: hoh-kuhs-poh-kuhs
- Word Meaning:
- Nonsensical or meaningless words or language used to deceive or trick people.
- A term used to describe magical or supernatural activities, often in a playful or mocking manner.
Uses in Sentence:
- The scam artist used hocus-pocus to convince people to invest in his fraudulent scheme.
- The magician performed various hocus-pocus tricks, leaving the audience in awe and amusement.
- Don’t be fooled by their promises; it’s just a bunch of hocus-pocus with no real substance.
Synonyms:
- Deception, trickery, sleight of hand, chicanery, illusion
Antonyms:
- Truth, honesty, transparency, straightforwardness
Word Meaning in Hindi:
- Noun (Hocus-pocus): धोखाधड़ी (Dhokhadhari), जादू टोटके (Jadoo Totke), बेतुका बकवास (Betuka Bakvaas)
Word uses in Hindi:
- Noun (Scam): धोखाधड़ी कला कलाकार ने लोगों को अपनी धोखाधड़ी योजना में निवेश करने के लिए होकस-पोकस का उपयोग किया। (The scam artist used hocus-pocus to convince people to invest in his fraudulent scheme.)
- Noun (Magician): जादूगर ने विभिन्न होकस-पोकस जादू किया, जिससे दर्शक आश्चर्य और मनोरंजन में रह गए। (The magician performed various hocus-pocus tricks, leaving the audience in awe and amusement.)
- Noun (Promises): उनके वादों से बहुत समय नहीं लेना; यह केवल होकस-पोकस का एक समूह है जिसमें वास्तविक आधार नहीं है। (Don’t be fooled by their promises; it’s just a bunch of hocus-pocus with no real substance.)