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What's the magic word?

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What's the magic word?

  (British & Australian)

something that you say to a child in order to make them say 'please' or 'thank you' 'Can I have a chocolate, mummy?' 'What's the magic word?' 'Please.'

See work magic, work like magic

See also: magic