Wangle definition
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
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 make use of contrivance, adroit manipulation, or tricky and indirect methods in order to achieve one's aims.
verb
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To wriggle, as out of a difficult situation.
verb
To falsify, as records.
verb
The act of wangling.
noun
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To obtain or achieve by cleverness or deceit, especially in persuading someone.
She wangled the job even though she had no training.
verb
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
wangle
Plural:
wangles