Houdini
pronunciation
How to pronounce Houdini in British English:
UK [hu:ˈdi:ni]
How to pronounce Houdini in American English:
US [huˈdini]
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- Noun:
- United States magician (born in Hungary) famous for his ability to escape from chains or handcuffs or straitjackets of padlocked containers (1874-1926)
Word Origin
- Houdini (n.)
- "escape artist or other ingenious person," 1923, from Harry Houdini, professional name of U.S. escapist Erich Weiss (1874-1926).
Example
- 1. Does that mean something to you , mr. houdini ?
- 2. And houdini . Self-publicist.how do you know so much about it ?
- 3. Mr. houdini ! We love you , mr. houdini !
- 4. Houdini performed his trick for startled audiences over and over again .
- 5. I 'm afraid the houdini act is over , my friend .