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prestidigitation

/ˌpɹɛstɪˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən/

Phonetics

/ˌpɹɛstɪˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən/

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/ˌpɹɛstəˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən/

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noun

  • A performance of or skill in performing magic or conjuring tricks with the hands.

    Example: My favorite prestidigitation was when he pulled the live dove out of that tiny scarf.

  • (by extension) A show of skill or deceitful cleverness.

    Example: His writing was peppered with verbal tricks and prestidigitation.