magic up

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Meaning · English

To create something or cause something to come forth, by magic or by some other unexplained means.

Register: colloquial

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The landlady magicked up a large breakfast for us and our unexpected guest.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “magic up” mean?

To create something or cause something to come forth, by magic or by some other unexplained means.

Is “magic up” formal or informal?

magic up is generally colloquial.