escapology

American  

[ih-skey-pol-uh-jee, es-key-] / ɪ skeɪˈpɒl ə dʒi, ˌɛs keɪ- /

noun

Chiefly British.

1. the method or skill of extricating oneself from handcuffs, chains, etc., as of a magician or other performer.

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Other Word Forms

• escapologist noun

Etymology

Origin of escapology

First recorded in 1935–40; escape + -o- + -logy

Example Sentences

His team was hard-running and convincing, looking to all the world like they were going to complete an act of escapology with a winner.

From BBC

An act of escapology that made you rub your eyes in wonder, a footballing marvel that had the Tartan Army floating on air despite the gallons of beer in their bellies.

From BBC

The trainees have been taught juggling, escapology, stilt walking and magic as part of an Arts Council funded initiative to pass down the historic skills of the professional promenade performer.

From BBC

These failed hits enhanced his reputation for escapology, earning him the nickname "the cat with nine lives" among his enemies.

From BBC

They are seven points off safety with six games to go, so it’s now or never if they want to produce a bit of the old escapology.

From The Guardian