hocus-pocus

• Nom désignant un langage déformé ou trompeur destiné à duper quelqu'un, ou une manœuvre mystificatrice visant à tromper ou à escroquer.

A noun referring to verbal misrepresentation or deceptive language intended to take advantage of someone in some way.

indénombrable

1. Deceptive or misleading talkB2informal

   Verbal misrepresentation or trickery intended to deceive or take advantage of someone.

   Paroles trompeuses

   • The salesman's promises were just hocus-pocus to get us to sign the contract.
   • Don't believe all that hocus-pocus about easy money.
   • The politician's speech was full of hocus-pocus to hide the real issues.

   Synonymesbunkumclaptrapdeceptiondouble talkflimflamgibberishhokumjiggery-pokerymalarkeynonsensetrickery

   Antonymesfranknesshonestytruth

2. Magic trick or illusionB1informal

   A phrase used to describe magic tricks or illusions, often performed by a magician.

   Tour de magie, illusion

   • The magician said 'hocus-pocus' and pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
   • Children love watching hocus-pocus at birthday parties.
   • The show was full of hocus-pocus and sleight of hand.

   Synonymesconjuringillusionlegerdemainmagicprestidigitationsleight of handtrick