Legerdemain

lej-er-də-MAYN (/ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/)

sleight of hand; deft, almost magical skill.

“Few pop songs show such musical legerdemain — George Michael writing, producing and performing every layer of ‘Last Christmas’ alone.”

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pretending or claiming to have a certain quality.

physically weak or ill, especially due to age or sickness.

harshness or severity, especially in tone or manner.

resembling or relating to an uncle, typically in a kind, protective, or advisory way.

an underlying theme or message in a piece of writing or conversation.

to renounce or reject something formally.