different between shazaam vs kazaam

English

Etymology

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Interjection

shazaam

1. Used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed.

   Synonyms: abracadabra, alakazam, hocus-pocus, presto chango, presto, voila, ta-da

   • 1968, Michael T. Malloy, The Art of Retirement, page 74

     and before you can say "Shazaam!" he is translated into Sgt. Moffatt of the Laguna Hills security force.

   • 2004, Robert M. Sapolsky, Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, page 125

     Suddenly, you find yourself worrying about the strength of the dollar versus the euro and — shazaam — you switch from parasympathetic to sympathetic far faster than you wanted.

English

Etymology

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Interjection

kazaam

1. Used to show that something appears by magic
   • 2009, Michael O'Shea, Brother Barney O.P. (page 71)

     As a first wish she said that she wished she was young and beautiful again.

     Kazaam! Immediately she became young and beautiful. Next she wished that she lived in a gorgeous mansion.

     Kazaam! The old house changed into a palace.

Synonyms

• shazaam
• alakazam