Jedi mind trick n.
in the fictional universe of the Star Wars franchise: a telepathic technique of psychological manipulation used by the Jedi
Star Wars
Paranormal
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1981
You weak-minded fool! Heβs using an old Jedi mind trick.
Return of Jedi (film script, rev. 3rd draft) 18 -
2017 Austin (Texas) Amer.-Statesman (Nexis) 18 June d1
You'll pick up some Jedi mind tricks, like getting toddlers to eat meals they wouldnβt otherwise touch by allowing them to help cook the food.
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antedating 1981
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