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词汇 presto changeo
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Definition of presto changeo in English:

presto changeo

(also presto change-o, presto chango, presto change-oh)
exclamation ˌprɛstəʊ ˈtʃeɪn(d)ʒəʊ
US
  • Announcing the climax of a conjuring trick or a sudden transformation; ‘hey presto!’.

adjective ˌprɛstəʊ ˈtʃeɪn(d)ʒəʊ
US
  • Versatile, adaptable; resembling or of the nature of a conjuring trick. Hence: quick or sudden; swift and unexpected.

noun ˌprɛstəʊ ˈtʃeɪn(d)ʒəʊ
US
  • A quick or sudden change, a volte-face. Also occasionally: an instance of saying ‘presto changeo’; a quick-change act.

adverb ˌprɛstəʊ ˈtʃeɪn(d)ʒəʊ
US
  • Suddenly, straightaway.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Chicago Tribune. From presto change + -o.

Definition of presto changeo in US English:

presto changeo

(also presto change-o, presto chango, presto change-oh)
exclamationˌprɛstəʊ ˈtʃeɪn(d)ʒəʊ
US
  • Announcing the climax of a conjuring trick or a sudden transformation; ‘hey presto!’.

adjectiveˌprɛstəʊ ˈtʃeɪn(d)ʒəʊ
US
  • Versatile, adaptable; resembling or of the nature of a conjuring trick. Hence: quick or sudden; swift and unexpected.

nounˌprɛstəʊ ˈtʃeɪn(d)ʒəʊ
US
  • A quick or sudden change, a volte-face. Also occasionally: an instance of saying ‘presto changeo’; a quick-change act.

adverbˌprɛstəʊ ˈtʃeɪn(d)ʒəʊ
US
  • Suddenly, straightaway.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Chicago Tribune. From presto change + -o.

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