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Definition wangle in British English

wangle verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈwæŋɡ(ə)l/
1

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 legacy from you.

Example

We've managed to wangle her a flat below us.

Example

We'll wangle it so that you can start tomorrow.

Synonyms and related words
shanghai rip off deceive get come by accept
Definition wangle in British English