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 Definitions of hocus  [ˈhoʊ kəs]  

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Definition of 'hocus' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.t.) hocus
to play a trick on; hoax.

2.  hocus
to stupefy, as with drugged liquor.

3.  hocus
to infuse (liquor) with a drug.

Etymology:  (1665–75; short for hocus -pocus)

Definition of 'hocus' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) hocus
one who cheats or deceives

2. (noun) hocus
drugged liquor

3. (verb) hocus
to deceive or cheat

4. (verb) hocus
to adulterate; to drug; as, liquor is said to be hocused for the purpose of stupefying the drinker

5. (verb) hocus
to stupefy with drugged liquor



'hocus' - Nearby Entries  

hockled  hockling  hocus  



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