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jugglery

/ˈdʒʌɡ.lə.ri/

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noun

/ˈdʒʌɡ.lə.ri/C2formalart
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее либо искусное выступление жонглёра, либо, в переносном смысле, использование ловких трюков или обмана для достижения определённой цели.

A noun referring to either the skillful performance of a juggler or, more figuratively, the use of artful trickery or deception to achieve a particular end.

uncountable

  1. Artful trickeryC1formal

    Clever or deceptive manipulation, especially of facts or words, to achieve a desired outcome.

    ruЛовкое манипулирование

    • The politician's speech was full of verbal jugglery to avoid the real issue.
    • Through financial jugglery, the company hid its losses for years.
    • His argument relied on semantic jugglery rather than solid evidence.

    Synonymscasuistrychicanerydeceptionduplicityhocus-pocusjiggery-pokerylegerdemainskulduggerysleight of handsophistrysubterfugetrickery

  2. Performance of a jugglerB2formal

    The act or skill of juggling objects, such as balls, clubs, or rings, for entertainment.

    ruЖонглирование

    • The circus act featured impressive jugglery with flaming torches.
    • Her jugglery with five balls left the audience amazed.
    • Street performers often include jugglery in their acts.

    Synonymsjuggling

Forms
  • juggleries plural form
  • juggleries' possessive plural form
  • jugglery's possessive singular form