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Find out more about a word, its definitions, and word-game validity.
Dictionary Checker helps you quickly verify whether a word appears in the same local English word list used by our word tools.
Valid in These Word Lists
TWL/NWL compatible English word list
Local OneTimeRead word tools dictionary
Meaning of hocus
noun
- A magician, illusionist, one who practises sleight of hand.
- One who cheats or deceives.
- Trick; trickery.
- Drugged liquor.
verb
- To play a trick on, to trick (someone); to hoax; to cheat.
- To stupefy (someone) with drugged liquor (especially in order to steal from them).
- To drug (liquor).
- To adulterate (food).
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.