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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causing shock or horror; vivid in a shocking way.

completely without pride or dignity; very bad, unpleasant, or degrading.

a collection of various items or elements, typically of different kinds.

childish or silly; immature.

abusive or insulting language.

former; in the past.