jugglery

noun

jug·​glery ˈjə-glə-rē 

1

: the art or practice of a juggler

2

: manipulation or trickery especially to achieve a desired end

Synonyms

• deception
• trickery
• treachery
• subterfuge
• chicanery
• deceptiveness
• legerdemain
• skullduggery
• gamesmanship
• skulduggery
• cunning
• artfulness

Examples of jugglery in a Sentence

you wouldn't believe the jugglery I have to resort to in order to get the cat in the carrier for a trip to the vet's

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

jugglery

noun

jug·​glery ˈjəg-lə-rē 

plural juggleries

1

: the art or practice of a juggler

2

: trickery