Origin: Latin prefix pre-
Presto has 7 different meanings across 4 categories:
Adjective · Adverb · Intj · Proper Noun
A pair of fives as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.
"I folded my prestos because I knew the community cards would never make me any money."
(of tempo) very fast
"After a brief pause, the conductor raised his baton and suddenly presto, the orchestra played at breakneck speed."
at a very fast tempo (faster than allegro)
"The conductor raised his baton, signaling that the orchestra must play the finale presto to match the soaring excitement of the crowd."
Very fast or quickly; a directive for the musician(s) to play in a very quick tempo.
"The conductor raised his baton and shouted presto, signaling the orchestra to launch into a dazzlingly rapid finale."
Used by magicians when performing a trick; ta-da; voilà.
"The magician waved his wand and, presto, the dove appeared from an empty hat."
A surname.
"The famous magician known as Presto was performing his signature vanishing act at the city fair last night."