tr.v. ho·cused, ho·cus·ing, ho·cus·es or ho·cussed or ho·cus·sing or ho·cus·ses 1. To fool or deceive; hoax. 2. To infuse (food or drink) with a drug. [Short for HOCUS-POCUS.] |
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