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- DictionaryWan·gle/ˈwaNGɡ(ə)l/
verb
- 1. manage to obtain (something) by persuading or cleverly manipulating someone: "I wangled an invitation to her party"
noun
- 1. an act or an instance of obtaining something by persuasion or clever manipulation: "a rather clever wangle on the part of some of the folk at the office"
The meaning of WANGLE is to resort to trickery or devious methods. How to use wangle in a sentence. Did you know?
Wangle definition: to bring about, accomplish, or obtain by scheming or underhand methods. See examples of WANGLE used in a sentence.
WANGLE definition: 1. to succeed in getting or doing something by persuading someone or by being clever in some way…. Learn more.
wangle. to get something that you or another person wants, but do not really have a right to have, by persuading somebody or by a clever plan. wangle something She had wangled an invitation to the opening night.
Wangle means to get something through deception or devious coaxing, like the time you tried to wangle your way into a concert by pretending to be the singer's sister.
verb. 1.(transitive) to use devious or illicit methods to get or achieve (something) for (oneself or another) he wangled himself a salary increase. 2. to manipulate or falsify (a situation, action, etc) noun. 3. the act or an instance of wangling.
1. to bring about or obtain by scheming or underhand methods: to wangle an invitation. 2. to falsify or manipulate for dishonest ends. v.i. 3. to use contrivance or scheming to achieve some goal.
Wangle definition: To obtain or achieve by cleverness or deceit, especially in persuading someone.
The word "wangle" is often used to describe behavior that is seen as cunning, sneaky, or devious, and it is usually used in a negative context to describe actions that are motivated by self-interest or greed.
There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb wangle. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
