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wangle

verb wan·gle \ˈwaŋ-gəl\

: to get (something) by clever methods or by persuading someone

wan·gledwan·gling \-g(ə-)liŋ\

Full Definition of WANGLE

intransitive verb

: to resort to trickery or devious methods

transitive verb

: to adjust or manipulate for personal or fraudulent ends

: to make or get by devious means : finagle <wangle an invitation>

— wan·gler \-g(ə-)lər\ noun

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perhaps alteration of waggle

First Known Use: 1888

Synonyms: contrive, finagle, finesse, frame, machinate, maneuver, manipulate, mastermind, negotiate, engineer

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