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Meaning of wangle

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

wangle

Pronunciation:/ˈwæŋ.ɡəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of wangling

verb

Definitions

  1. To obtain through manipulative or deceitful methods.

    Example: "if a country such as China decided to wangle various concessions out of the US government" http//www.theconservativevoice.com/article/21941.html

  2. To falsify, as records.

  3. To achieve through contrivance or cajolery.

    Example: "manages to wangle his way into the investigation team" http//www.star-ecentral.com/news/story.asp?file=/2007/1/28/movies/16676327&sec=movies