Usually means: Intensely concentrated on a task.
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We found 4 dictionaries that define the word hocus-pocussed:

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  1. hocus-pocussed: Merriam-Webster
  2. hocus-pocussed, hocus-pocussed: Collins English Dictionary
  3. hocus-pocussed: Dictionary.com
  4. hocus-pocussed: TheFreeDictionary.com

(Note: See hocus-pocus as well.)

Definitions from Wiktionary (hocus-pocus)

noun:  (uncountable) Some ineffectual action or speech, especially if intended to divert attention; nonsense.
noun:  (uncountable, derogatory) Religious or supernatural phenomena one holds to be nonsense or mere trickery; superstitious mumbo-jumbo.
noun:  (countable, uncountable, chiefly US, also attributively) Some action carried out to bring about change as if by magic; a trick; sleight of hand, trickery.
noun:  (countable, obsolete) A conjurer.
noun:  (countable, obsolete) A conjurer's trick.
verb:  (ambitransitive, colloquial, dated) To play tricks or practise sleight of hand (on someone); (by extension) to cheat, to deceive.
▸ Also see hocus-pocus


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