First Known Use: circa 1599
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1presto
interjection pres·to \ˈpres-(ˌ)tō\
: suddenly as if by magic
Full Definition of PRESTO
—used to indicate the sudden appearance or occurrence of something often as if by magic
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Origin of PRESTO
Italian, quick, quickly, from Latin praestus ready, from praesto adverb, on hand; akin to Latin prae before — more at for
2presto
adverb or adjective
Definition of PRESTO
1
: suddenly as if by magic : immediately
2
: at a rapid tempo —used as a direction in music
See presto defined for kids First Known Use of PRESTO
1644
3presto
noun
plural prestos
Definition of PRESTO
: a presto musical passage or movement
First Known Use of PRESTO
1801
PRESTO[3] Defined for Kids
presto
adverb or adjective pres·to \ˈpre-stō\
Definition of PRESTO for Kids
: suddenly as if by magic <You called and presto, we're here.>
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