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wangled

 

[ ˈwæŋɡəld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sleight of hand

To wangle means to obtain something by clever or deceitful means. It often implies using one's skills or cunning to maneuver a situation to get what you want, typically in a sneaky or underhanded way.

Synonyms

bargain, manipulate, skirt

Examples of usage

  • She managed to wangle an invitation to the exclusive party.
  • He wangled his way into the concert without a ticket.
  • They wangled a free meal by complimenting the chef.

Translations

Translations of the word "wangled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 manipulado

🇮🇳 धोखा दिया गया

🇩🇪 manipuliert

🇮🇩 diputarbalikkan

🇺🇦 маніпульований

🇵🇱 manipulowany

🇯🇵 操作された

🇫🇷 manipulé

🇪🇸 manipulado

🇹🇷 manipüle edilmiş

🇰🇷 조작된

🇸🇦 تم التلاعب به

🇨🇿 manipulovaný

🇸🇰 manipulovaný

🇨🇳 操控的

🇸🇮 manipuliran

🇮🇸 falsaður

🇰🇿 манипуляцияланған

🇬🇪 მანიპულირებული

🇦🇿 manipulasiya edilmiş

🇲🇽 manipulado

Etymology

The term 'wangle' has an interesting etymology that dates back to the early 20th century, with its first recorded use around 1910 in British slang. It is believed to derive from 'wangle' which is thought to have originated as a variant of the dialect word 'wang', referring to twisting or turning. Over the years, 'wangle' evolved to encompass the idea of achieving something through cunning, trickery, or through clever manipulation of situations. The word has been primarily used in informal contexts and has gained a somewhat playful connotation, especially in British English, reflecting a light-hearted attitude towards negotiation and persuasion.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,240, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.