wangle

verb
UK: /ˈwæŋ.ɡəl/
US: /ˈwæŋ.ɡəl/

  1. To get something by using clever or unfair methods.

    1. He will wangle a free ticket.
    2. She managed to wangle an invitation to the party despite not being on the list.

Synonyms

maneuver manipulate arrange trick scheme
wangle verb

  1. To move or twist something with difficulty.

    1. I can wangle it open.
    2. He tried to wangle the key into the rusty lock, but it wouldn't budge.
wangle noun

  1. A clever or unfair method used to get something.

    1. It was a wangle, but effective.
    2. She used a clever wangle to get backstage passes to the concert, impressing her friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "wangle" is /ˈwæŋ.ɡəl/ in British English and /ˈwæŋ.ɡəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wangle": maneuver, manipulate, arrange, trick, scheme.

Example usage of "wangle": "He will wangle a free ticket.". More examples on the page.