wangle

The act of wangling

Noun

Blend of wag + dangle, first attested 1810–1820. Alternatively, from an alteration of waggle or wankle.

To obtain through deceitful or manipulative methods.
- “My dear old lad,” he said, briskly, “this must be remedied! Oh, positively! This must be remedied at once! I suppose my things wouldn’t fit you? No. Well, I tell you what. We’ll wangle something from my father-in-law....
- After graduation, she was hired by United Press International, which on one memorable occasion sent her to cover a show by Elvis Presley in Detroit. She wangled an invitation to the singer’s hotel room, where one thing...
Synonyms: fainaigue finagle
To falsify, as records.
To achieve through contrivance or cajolery.
- It took some effort to wangle a last-minute meeting with the CEO.
- "[…] Well, as regards Mr. Carrados I have already arranged, as he suggests, to 'do something.'" "The deuce you have!" said Nickle, staring his curiosity. "How is it to be wangled?" - 1934, Ernest Bramah, The Bravo of...