I. ˌhō-kəs-ˈpō-kəs noun
Etymology: probably from hocus pocus, imitation Latin phrase used by jugglers
Date: 1647
1. : sleight of hand
2. : nonsense or sham used especially to cloak deception
II. transitive verb
( -cussed or -cused ; -cus·sing or -cus·ing )
Date: 1774
: to play tricks on