Wangle Definition

wănggəl
wangled, wangles, wangling
verb
wangled, wangles, wangling
To make use of contrivance, adroit manipulation, or tricky and indirect methods in order to achieve one's aims.
Webster's New World
To get, make, or bring about by persuasion, influence, adroit manipulation, contrivance, etc.
Webster's New World
To obtain or achieve by cleverness or deceit, especially in persuading someone.
She wangled the job even though she had no training.
American Heritage
To wriggle, as out of a difficult situation.
Webster's New World
To manipulate or change (statistics, accounts, etc.) for a selfish or dishonest purpose; falsify; juggle.
Webster's New World
noun
wangles
The act of wangling.
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Noun

Singular:
wangle
Plural:
wangles

Origin of Wangle

  • Blend of wag and dangle, first attested 1810-1820.

    From Wiktionary

  • Origin unknown

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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