Definition wangle in American English

wangle verb

[transitive] verb

/ˈwæŋɡ(ə)l/

to get something by tricking someone or by persuading them in an indirect way

Example

I decided to try and wangle an invitation to her party.

Example

It sounds like he's trying to wangle your money from you.

Example

We've managed to wangle her an apartment below us.

Synonyms and related words

shanghai cheat rip off get come by accept

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