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Meaning of blag

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

blag

Pronunciation:/blæɡ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A means of obtaining something by trick or deception.

    Example: A good blag to get into a nightclub is to walk in carrying a record box.

  2. An armed robbery.

verb

Definitions

  1. To obtain (something) for free, particularly by guile or persuasion.

    Example: Can I blag a fag?

    Synonyms:obtainsponge
  2. (specifically) To obtain confidential information by impersonation or other deception.

    Example: The newspaper is accused of blagging details of Gordon Brown's flat purchase from his solicitors.

    Synonyms:pretext
  3. To pick up someone.

  4. (1960s) To inveigle by persuasion.

    Example: He's blagged his way into many a party.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Fake, not genuine.

    Example: You’re wearing a blag designer shirt!

    Synonyms:fake