Jedi mind trick

noun
/ˌd͡ʒɛdaɪ ˈmaɪnd tɹɪk/US

Etymology

From the Star Wars films, the first of which—Star Wars—was released in 1977. In the films, members of the Jedi order are able to use a metaphysical power called the Force to implant suggestions in other people’s minds to induce them to act as the Jedi wish.

Definitions

  1. A mental feat such as apparently inducing someone to act a certain way or reading…

    A mental feat such as apparently inducing someone to act a certain way or reading someone's mind, achieved as if by magic or telepathy.

    • Screamin’ “Brand new!”, when they just sanitized the old shit / Suppose it's just another clever Jedi mind trick

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