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

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noun

wangles

The act of wangling.

Wiktionary

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Other Word Forms of Wangle

Singular:

wangle

Plural:

wangles

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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