wangle

noun

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Pronunciation: /ˈwæŋ.ɡəl/ / /ˈweɪ̯ŋ.ɡəl/ / /ˈwɛ̃ŋ.ɡəl/

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

Etymology: 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 led to another.”
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?"”