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Word: Wangle
Speech Type: Verb
late 19th century (first recorded as printers' slang): of unknown origin; perhaps based on the verb waggle
ˈwaŋɡl
manage to obtain (something) by persuading or cleverly manipulating someone
Short Definition:manage to obtain something by using persuasion or clever manipulation
Examples:- I wangled an invitation to her party
- I think we should be able to wangle it so that you can start tomorrow
Word: Wangle
Speech Type: Noun
ˈwaŋɡl
an act or an instance of obtaining something by persuasion or clever manipulation
Short Definition:act or instance of obtaining something by persuasion or manipulation
Examples:- a rather clever wangle on the part of some of the folk at the office
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