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Sleight

Definition:

Sleight refers to the skillful and dexterous manipulation or trickery, particularly to deceive or entertain.

Examples:

Noun:

1. He amazed the audience with his remarkable sleight of hand magic tricks.

2. The magician's sleight was so convincing that no one could figure out how he made the rabbit disappear.

Related Phrases:

- Sleight of hand: The skill of performing tricks or illusions with the hands, often used by magicians.

Adjective:

1. His sleight movements allowed him to pickpocket without anyone noticing.

2. The thief had a sleight touch, smoothly taking the wallet without raising any suspicion.

Related Phrases:

- Sleight of foot: Quick and nimble movements, especially used in sports or dance.

Verb:

1. She attempted to sleight her way past the guards by pretending to be part of the staff.

2. The con artist sleighted his victims by using clever tactics to acquire their personal information.

Related Phrases:

- Sleight of tongue: The skill of using persuasive or deceitful language to manipulate others.

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