Associations to the word «Prestidigitation»

Wiktionary

PRESTIDIGITATION, noun. A performance of or skill in performing magic or conjuring tricks with the hands; sleight of hand.
PRESTIDIGITATION, noun. A show of skill or deceitful cleverness.

Dictionary definition

PRESTIDIGITATION, noun. Manual dexterity in the execution of tricks.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke