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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repeated and insistent requests or demands.

characterized by attacking or rejecting established beliefs or institutions.

the act of treating someone as a celebrity or as though they were especially important.

the state of having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual.

a particular way of speaking or using words; jargon

common sense or practical intelligence.