Finagling: meaning, definitions and examples

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finagling

 

[ fษ™หˆneษชษกlษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sneaky deal

Finagling refers to the act of using clever or dishonest means to achieve a desired outcome. This often involves trickery, manipulation, or deceit to gain an advantage or secure something that may be otherwise unattainable. The term is commonly associated with getting what one wants through cunning or sly methods. Although it can be used for benign purposes, it often has a negative connotation.

Synonyms

conspire, finesse, fool, manipulate, scheme

Examples of usage

  • He spent the afternoon finagling a better deal on his car purchase.
  • She was finagling her way into the exclusive party.
  • They were caught finagling their way through the ticketing system.

Translations

Translations of the word "finagling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manipulaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅ‹เค–เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schummeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tipu daya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพัˆะตะฝะฝะธั†ั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oszukiwanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ”ใพใ‹ใ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท manigance

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ engaรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aldatma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†์ž„์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุฏุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podvod

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podvod

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฌบ่ฏˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prevara

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒงแƒฃแƒแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aldatma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ engaรฑo

Etymology

The word 'finagle' dates back to the early 19th century and is believed to have originated in the United States. It is thought to be derived from the Yiddish word 'fingel,' which means to cheat or to deceive. The etymology suggests a combination of both playful trickery and more serious deceit. As the term evolved, it became more widely used in American English, particularly in informal contexts. It encapsulates the art of getting one's way through cleverness or cunning, often implying a dose of wit or resourcefulness. Today, 'finagling' is commonly used to describe situations where manipulation is involved in a lighthearted or humorous manner, although its roots remind us of its more deceitful connotations.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,040, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.