# smoke and mirrors

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A deceptive, fraudulent, or unconvincing explanation or description.

## Etymology
From techniques traditionally used by stage magicians.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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