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Wangle - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

To wangle means to obtain or achieve something through clever or sometimes dishonest methods. It often implies using persuasion, trickery, or manipulation to get what one wants.

wangle

/ˈwæŋɡəl/ /ˈwæŋɡəl/

Definition:

To obtain or achieve something by clever or dishonest means.

Synonyms:

manipulate, finagle, engineer, contrive

Part of Speech:

verb, noun

Antonyms:

surrender, relinquish

Common Collocations:

wangle an invitation, wangle a deal, wangle a promotion

Derivatives:

wangler, wangling

Usage Tips:

Use "wangle" to describe cleverly obtaining something, often with slight deceit or persuasion.

Common Phrases:

wangle out of something, wangle one's way in

Etymology:

Originated in the 19th century, possibly from dialectal "waggle" meaning to shake or manipulate.

Examples:

  • 1. He managed to wangle a free ticket to the concert.
  • 2. She tried to wangle her way into the exclusive event.
  • 3. Don’t try to wangle extra time on the project deadline.
  • 4. He wangled a discount by charming the salesperson.

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