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All sleight synonyms

sleight
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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.
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