Presto definition

Presto

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WordNet

(1) (of tempo) very fast

(2) Suddenly

"Presto! begone! 'tis here again"- Swift

(3) At a very fast tempo (faster than allegro)

WiktionaryText

Very fast or quickly; a directive for the musician(s) to play in a very quick tempo.

Used by magicians when performing a trick; ta-da; voilà.

So I put my hand into the hat and presto! Out comes a rabbit!