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Definition presto in American English

presto interjection

interjection
/ˈprestoʊ/
1

said by magicians just before they finish a magic trick, for telling the audience that they are going to be surprised

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2

used for emphasizing how suddenly something happens or changes

Example

Just give her a little praise and, presto, she's happy.

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Definition presto in American English