prestidigitation

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˌpɹɛstɪˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən/
• (America) IPA: /ˌpɹɛstəˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən/

Noun

prestidigitation

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

   Synonyms: sleight of hand, legerdemain

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

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

   Synonyms: sleight of hand, legerdemain

   His writing was peppered with verbal tricks and prestidigitation.

Related terms

• prestidigitator

Translations

• French: prestidigitation
• German: Taschenspielerkunst, Taschenspielertrick
• Spanish: prestidigitación

Translations

• French: prestidigitation
• German: Taschenspielertrick
• Spanish: prestidigitación

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