Wangle definitions
To make use of contrivance, adroit manipulation, or tricky and indirect methods in order to achieve one's aims.
verb
To wriggle, as out of a difficult situation.
verb
To get, make, or bring about by persuasion, influence, adroit manipulation, contrivance, etc.
verb
To manipulate or change (statistics, accounts, etc.) for a selfish or dishonest purpose; falsify; juggle.
verb
To wiggle or wriggle.
verb
To obtain or achieve by cleverness or deceit, especially in persuading someone.
She wangled the job even though she had no training.
verb
To extricate oneself by subtle or indirect means, as from difficulty; wriggle.
He wangled out of a shift at work by pretending to be sick.
verb
The act of wangling.
noun
To falsify, as records.
verb