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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Abracadabantesque” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 1360 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3496 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Abracadabantesque” meme mean?
The word captures a defense tactic: when faced with an awkward accusation, declare it so far-fetched that it needs no answer, and do it with a rare word that shifts attention. The deliberately distorted spelling “abracadabantesque” adds another layer of irony, as if the word itself were invented or mispronounced to mimic the dodge. People use it for an outlandish excuse, an evasive reply or an overdramatic denial. In discussions it points to an argument that is not really one, with a touch of humor.
Where does the “Abracadabantesque” meme come from?
The adjective “abracadabrantesque” is older than the meme: its earliest known use appears in Mario Proth’s Les Vagabonds in 1865, and Arthur Rimbaud used it in 1871 in the poem “Le Cœur supplicié”, which he sent to his teacher Georges Izambard. It derives from “abracadabrant”, itself from “abracadabra”. On 21 September 2000, in Angoulême, Jacques Chirac called Jean-Claude Méry’s posthumous allegations about illegal financing of the RPR an “histoire abracadabrantesque”. Press reports say his adviser Dominique de Villepin suggested the word. It drew attention away from the accusations and entered everyday French as a synonym for unbelievable. The twisted form “abracadabantesque” turned it into a meme.
- 1865The word “abracadabrantesque” first appears in Mario Proth’s Les Vagabonds.
- 1871Arthur Rimbaud uses it in the poem “Le Cœur supplicié”.
- 21 September 2000In Angoulême, Jacques Chirac calls allegations by Jean-Claude Méry an “histoire abracadabrantesque”.
How to use the “Abracadabantesque” meme
- Describe an excuse so huge it becomes funny.
- Answer a reproach by inventing a word to change the subject.
- Comment on a theatrical political denial in a thread.
- Mock a story told to justify being late.
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The “Abracadabantesque” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 1360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3496 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @thelegend36250 |
How to get the “Abracadabantesque” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Abracadabantesque comes out of the Memes FR pack as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What does abracadabrantesque mean?
It describes something incredible or far-fetched. It is built on “abracadabrant”, which comes from “abracadabra”.
Who said “abracadabrantesque”?
Jacques Chirac said it on 21 September 2000 in Angoulême about allegations of illegal RPR financing. The word already existed and is credited to Rimbaud.
Why say “abracadabantesque”?
It is a humorous distortion of the adjective, stressing the idea of a word shaped to dodge an accusation.
How do I get the Abracadabantesque meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Abracadabantesque” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Abracadabantesque card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Wikipédia — Abracadabrantesque · checked on October 18, 2026.
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