shazam

Or Sha·zam

[shuh-zam]

interjection

1. (used to express or indicate a sudden appearance, transformation, or other occurrence).

   I wished to be in Paris and, shazam!—there I was in front of the Eiffel tower.

Word History and Origins

Origin of shazam¹

Coined in 1940 by writer B. Parker (1911–1963) as an acronym of the first letters in the names Solomon ( def. ), Hercules ( def. ), Atlas ( def. ), Zeus ( def. ), Achilles ( def. ), and Mercury ( def. )

Example Sentences

Emma Chamberlain, Christina Aguilera and Richie Shazam alike have been crowned with Charlotte’s signature sailor hats.

From Los Angeles Times

More recently, films focused on other DC characters such as 2023’s “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” “The Flash” and last year’s “Joker: Folie à Deux” struggled at the box office.

From Los Angeles Times

Films such as 2023’s “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” “The Flash” and last year’s “Joker: Folie à Deux” struggled at the box office.

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The script, by Brooks McLaren and “Shazam” actor D.J.

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After helming two “Shazam!” movies, the “Lights Out” filmmaker announced he was leaving superheroes behind and going back to the horror genre, and with his latest film, “Until Dawn,” it’s obvious he’s happy to be home.

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