All sleight synonyms
sleight
S s noun sleight
- litheness — The property of being lithe.
- fake — to lay (a rope) in a coil or series of long loops so as to allow to run freely without fouling or kinking (often followed by down).
- deftness — dexterous; nimble; skillful; clever: deft hands; a deft mechanic.
- knowhow — knowledge of how to do something; faculty or skill for a particular activity; expertise: Designing a computer requires a lot of know-how.
- four-flusher — a person who makes false or pretentious claims; bluffer.
- gold brick — Informal. a brick made to look like gold, sold by a swindler.
- jig — a contemptuous term used to refer to a black person.
- hocuspocus — Alternative spelling of hocus-pocus.
- imposture — the action or practice of imposing fraudulently upon others.
- funny business — improper or unethical conduct, as deception or trickery: He won't stand for any funny business here.
- handiness — within easy reach; conveniently available; accessible: The aspirins are handy.
- fourflusher — a person who makes false or pretentious claims; bluffer.
- expedience — (uncountable) The quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; propriety or advisability under the particular circumstances of a case.