wangle

== English == === Etymology === Blend of wag +‎ dangle, first attested 1810–1820. Alternatively, from an alteration of waggle or wankle. === Pronunciation === (without æ-raising) IPA(key): /ˈwæŋ.ɡəl/ (æ-raising) IPA(key): /ˈweɪ̯ŋ.ɡəl/, /ˈwɛ̃ŋ.ɡəl/ Rhymes: -æŋɡəl Hyphenation: wan‧gle === Verb === wangle (third-person singular simple present wangles, present participle wangling, simple past and past participle wangled) (transitive) To obtain through deceitful or manipulative methods. Synonyms: fainaigue, finagle (transitive) To falsify, as records. (Can we add an example for this sense?) (transitive) To achieve through contrivance or cajolery. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === wangle (plural wangles) The act of wangling === See also === finagle wrangle